James H. Forrester

James H. Forrester, 74, of Martin, Tennessee, died at his residence on Monday, August 30, 2021. 

Mr. Forrester was born in Union City, Tennessee on December 8, 1946 to the late Virdie Bell (Butler) and Herman Forrester of Rives. He attended Obion Central High School. He served as a combat Engineer in the United States Army during Vietnam. After he returned home, he established his own masonry business, which he owned and operated for nearly 50 years. 

He was preceded in death by his sister Janie Bell (Bill) Autry and brother, Joey Forrester. 

Mr. Forrester was survived by his children, Michelle (Jonathan) Linam, Tina (Greg) Stover, both of Martin; Kimiko (Scott) White of Shelbyville,  and Dean (Claude) Aquilina, of Greenville, South Carolina.

His grandchildren and great-grandchildren were numerous and as follows; Kristi (Barry) McWhirter, Jason (Amanda) Stout, Christopher Boucher, Josh Damron, Jerry (Kala) Damron, Ryan (Whitney) Stover, Madison (Ethan) Briley, Kane, Isaac, and Charley Rae Jordan, and 11 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his dear nieces, Emily (Jared) Holtzclaw and Tracy (Gary) Lannom and his nephews, Scott Forrester and Bill Jr., Autry.

He attended Central Union United Methodist Church in Rives, Tennessee.