home. He was born to the late Clyde and Rose Ethel (Winebegler) Smith in Wabash, Indiana on June 6, 1932. He married Eleonore K. Mueller on June 11, 1967, she survives. He retired as a Union Member from Gen Corp after 30 years. Forest served his country in the United States Navy, during the Korean War. He was a member of Meridian Lodge #728 AF&AM in Charlotte, North Carolina, VFW Post 286, American Legion Post 15, and Eagles Lodge all of Wabash, Indiana.
He is also survived by son, James E. Smith (Jill) of Wabash, Indiana; daughter, Betty Saunders of Wabash, Indiana; step sons, Fred J. Smith (Rose) and Gary Smith (Jean) Wabash, Indiana; step daughters, Mrs. Charles (Kristl) Andrews of Wabash, Indiana; two brothers, Richard Smith of Evansville, Indiana and John Smith of Marion, Indiana; sister, Marlyn Brubaker of Marion, Indiana; two grandchildren, one great grandchild; eight step grandchildren and 3 step great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by eight brothers and three sisters.
A gathering of family and friends will be from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2014 at Union Hall, 489 Bond Street, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Military Honors will be given at 4 p.m.. Preferred memorials are directed to The Masonic Home for Children at Oxford, 600 College Street, Oxford, North Carolina 27565.
Arrangements were entrusted to McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com
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