James F. Forrest, 89, Hampton, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2017 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice, Bettendorf. Memorial services are 6 PM Thursday at Van Hoe Funeral Home Ltd., East Moline. Visitation is from 4PM until service time. Graveside services are 12 Noon Friday at the Henry Cemetery, Henry, IL, with the Henry American Legion Post conducting military honors. Memorials may be made to Clarissa C. Cook Hospice. Jim was born on June 23, 1928 in Henry, IL, the son of Benjamin and Delpha (Stowe) Forrest. He was a US Army Veteran. He retired as superintendent of the Silvis Yards for the Rock Island Lines after 35 years with the railroad. He married Mary White on April 23, 1973 in Cambridge, IL. He loved his family and spent time with them whenever possible. He was a master gardener and had a great sense of humor. He and his wife owned and raced harness horses. He was a Chicago White Sox fan who's legacy will continue with his grand and great grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Mary, daughter Lori (William) Fox, Henry, grandchildren, Shelby (Bill) Hankins, Darren (Amber) Miles, Jason Miles (Kim Mooberry) and Jared (Shea) Miles and seven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother and son James Bradley.

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Thursday, August 31, 2017 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Van Hoe Funeral Home 1500 Sixth Street East Moline, Illinois 61244

Thursday, August 31, 2017 6:00 PM

Van Hoe Funeral Home 1500 Sixth Street East Moline, Illinois 61244