Mr. Monroe Gregory Forward, known as Greg by his family and friends, of Cottondale, Florida transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at his residence.

Homegoing Celebration of Life services will be held on Friday, March 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM from the sanctuary of Second West Missionary Baptist Association located at 4110 Herring Avenue in Marianna, Florida 32448 where the Reverend Dr. Dwight Cockerham, Sr. is the moderator.

Interment will be in the New Ebenezer Church Cemetery in Cottondale, Florida.

Mr. Forward will lie in repose at the church from 10:00 AM until time for the service.

A public viewing will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Vann Funeral Home.

He leaves to cherish a lifetime of fond, yet precious memories, a loving and devoted family:

One Son: Delonte Forward of Atlanta, Georgia

One Sister: Angela Forward of Cottondale, Florida

One Nephew: Jalen Redding of Cottondale, Florida

Two Uncles: Reverend Thomas (Eva) Forward of Cottondale, Florida and Isiah Forward of Virginia

Two Aunts: Margie Forward Reed of Huntsville, Alabama and Elouise Tanner of Marianna, Florida and a host of cousins, other relatives and many dear friends.