Eddie Forrest, 66, of Paris, Tennessee, Wednesday, February 08, 2023, at his residence.
Eddie was born Friday, August 11, 1961, in Henry County, Tennessee, to James William Forrest, who preceded him in death, and Eva Owen (Ron) Dix, of Paris, Tennessee. He was also preceded in death by a brother: Dean Carter.
Eddie was a veteran of the US Army and worked and retired after 31 years from the Henry County Sheriff’s Department as sergeant.
He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and gardener.
Eddie married Amanda Forrest, of Paris, Tennessee, Sunday, April 4, 2004, who survives.
Also left to cherish his memory are his daughters: Mischelle (Jamie) Hoofman, of Paris, Tennessee, and Jessica Forrest, of Dyersburg, Tennessee; his sons: Lonnie Forrest, of Paris, Tennessee, Tyler Forrest, of Paris, Tennessee, and Brandon Forrest, of Paris, Tennessee; a sister: Retha Burns, of Paris, Tennessee; his brothers: Tim (Cheryl) Forrest, of Puryear, Tennessee, Randy Carter, of Henry County, Tennessee, and Ronnie Carter, of Henry County, Tennessee; his grandchildren: Alex Forrest, Reagan Jackson, Zander Gates, Zoey Gates, and Zayde Forrest; Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, February, 13, 2023, at McEvoy Funeral Home, with Mike Wimberly officiating.
Visitation will be from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, February 12, 2023 and after 11 a.m. Monday, February 13, 2023.
Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Henry County Sheriff’s Department.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The Shed, P.O. Box 639, Paris, Tennessee, 38242.