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IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Forrest David

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Nov 25, 1933 — Jul 25, 2022

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Forrest David White passed away July 25, 2022 at his home, at the age of 88 years 8 months. He was born November 25, 1933 in Eldon, Missouri to the late Jesse David and Josie Pearl (Payne) White. Forrest had a long career as an electrician working for several companies including being self-employed.  He also enjoyed playing guitar with friends. In later years, Forrest would visit nursing homes, The Apple Shed in Clarksville, and some local restaurants,  where he would sing and play the guitar. He was a very hard worker , in addition to his full time job, he would build homes. Forrest built eight in all, and always gave 100%. He was a big animal lover and had 3 dogs of his own at home. Forrest dearly loved his wife, Valera, and they spent many wonderful years together.  He will be remembered lovingly and missed by all those who knew him.
Forrest is survived by Valera (Detmer) White his beloved wife of 29 years, and three children by his first wife Annalee (Allmon) White who is deceased.  His children are Diane Robertson, Aaron White (Joan), and Curtis White.  He has three grandchildren:  Christopher Robertson (Kaycel), Daniel Robertson  (Sara), Logan  White; and three great-grandchildren: Leon Robertson, Sophia Robertson, and Andrew Robertson.  He also leaves three sisters: Joyce Detmer (Charles), Lindel Asher (Ron, deceased), and Evelyn Vandivort (Jim) along with many other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held on Monday, August 1, 2022,  11:00  a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1304 Boone St. Troy, Mo 63379. Funeral service scheduled at 1:00 p.m. August 1, 2022 at McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, Troy location. Officiating will be Rev. Nathan Detmer. Interment to follow at Old Alexandria Cemetery, Troy, MO. Friends and family may visit our website at mccoyblossomfh.com to sign the on-line guest register. Memorials may be made P.A.L.S c/o the funeral home.

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August
1

Monday

McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory- Troy location

1304 Boone Street, Troy, MO 63379

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Funeral Service

August
1

Monday

McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory- Troy location

1304 Boone Street, Troy, MO 63379

Starts at 1:00 pm

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