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Forest Vinson

Passed 05/09/2026

Obituary For Forest Vinson

Mr. Forest Edward Vinson, 76, of Cherryville, NC passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby, NC. He was born in Cleveland County on November 17, 1949 to the late Leroy Vinson, Sr. and Alvesta Clements Vinson.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Hope Community Church, 312 East Stagecoach Trail, Lawndale, NC at 2:00 p.m. with burial in the Jones Tabernacle CME Church cemetery. The reception of family and friends will be from 1:30 until 2 p.m.

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Addie Anderson sent Peace & Serenity Dishgarden for Forest Vinson - May 15, 2026

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Walter Glover sent Serene Lily Basket for Forest Vinson - May 15, 2026

To my Family: May the good Lord who made you keep you through all life's afflictions, knowing that He will carry you through! A final salute and farewell to a true soldier and cousin who brought joy to many with his transportation ministry and friendly disposition. Rest "At Ease!"

Dr. Charles L. Webber

The Ross family extend our deepest condolences to the Vinson and Lail families. We are praying for your strength in this hour and the days following. God is a keeper and know that your loved one has gained eternal life.Love you all. Peace and blessings β™₯οΈπŸ™πŸ½. Roger/Suzette Ross

Roger/Suzette Ross

My deepest sympathy, Vincent, family and friends. You are in our prayers we know God will see you through. He will take care of support. You're doing these difficult days. Just remember love never fails. We love you and God loves you more. blessings friends.

Carrie Sullivan

Sending out my deepest condolences πŸ’ for my cousin Forest. Also prayers for the family with this loss. May god continue to watch over everyone.

Wayne Smith

To: Rebecca, Terry, & the entire Vinson Family. Please know that the Surratt & Smith Families are praying for you all. Our thoughts are with each of you too. May you find comfort in knowing that God has His arms wrapped around you and will take care of you. We love you all!

Prayers & Love, Revs. Gary & Patty Smith & the entire Surratt & Smith FamiliesπŸ™πŸΎβ€οΈπŸ™πŸΎ

Patty Smith

Mary Barnhart

We ( as a family member ) we were saddened to hear of the lost of our family member. He was so intelligent and smart. I got chance to hold a family conversation the Glover's, Clements and the Vinson , he was talking so much like him mon. A few years ago, Forest took a bus load to Detroit Michigan to a mother and daughter funeral and back. Forest, we will always have so much to say about you. RIP with our Heavenly Father, we love you.

Mary Barnhart

We are very saddened of the loss of our cousin. A very intelligent and loving person. I had a very close conversation with him a few years back. He chat about himself among other interests things about our family ( the Glovers, Clements and Vinson. He reminded me of his mon. Once many years ago, we had death in the family in Detroit ( a mother and daughter funeral). Forest own a bus ,we loaded up, he took us there for the funeral and drove us back. There's so many things that we can say, Forest, may you RIP with our Lord and Savior.

Mary Barnhart

To Brenda and family, sending my prayers and condolences to all of you. Love Regina.

Regina Davis, Hodges SC

To Brenda and Wendy and family. So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you. May God continue to bless and comfort you during this difficult time.

Janice D Wilson

Brenda, we are sorry for your loss. Our hearts are with you and your family during this trying time. We pray your strength in the Lord and may God give your family peace and cradle you all in his loving arms.

Raymond, Kathy,&Faith

Rebecca,

We are so saddened by Forest's homegoing. As a fellow Marine Corps brother and neighbor, he will be sorely missed. We pray that you and yours will rest in the blessed assurance, peace and comfort of knowing he is in the arms of Christ now. I will be part of the Marine Corps League honor guard during his celebration of life Monday. Please don't hesitate to let us know if you need anything as we're just around the corner. God bless you and yours.

Dan & Paula Spake

Dan Spake

We are So sorry for your loss πŸ“‰ Praying πŸ™πŸΏ for you and the Family's Bro Forest's was a good Christian man he will be truly missed Sis Rebecca's Don't Worry God Got This Matthew 6 33-34 To My Ex-Church Family's that I will love forever ❀️ Rev.Kenneth Cannon and Sis.Sharon Jenkins-Cannon

Sharon jenkins-cannon

Prayers and condolences to my family in your time of loss. May God give you all strength to heal and adjust through this difficult time of grief.πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ’β€οΈ Love, cuz Jackie, Kingstown NC

Jackie Hopper

Sorry for your lossπŸ™πŸΌπŸ™πŸΌ

Dorothy Byers

So sorry for your loss god will give you strength to continue. Your friend in Mississippi

Bettye Simmons

We are sorry to hear of Mr. Vinson passing. Know that God will be with you during your time of mourning. This is a strong family and your memories and love for each other will see you through this time of mourning

Lewis & Renea Bradshaw

Rebecca, I am so sorry to you and your family for your loss. Prayers for comfort and strenght during this time for you and your family.

Beverly Gill Rivens

Prayers to the family πŸ™

Sharon Hoey-Cannon

Rebecca and family,

We are so sorry for this loss you are facing. Our hearts hurt for you and your family. We will be keeping you close in our hearts, prayers, and thoughts. I know how much he meant to you, your family, and how much he meant to us. We have laughed and shared many memories over the years through our travels on camping and bus trips. Forrest was like an older brother to Keith. They could sit together to talk or laugh for hours about nothing, or grab breakfast and do chores around the house. They just like hanging out together. We want you to know that we care about you and will be here for you for whatever you may need – whether that's talking, sitting in silence, or anything at all. Forest will be greatly missed!!

Keith and Gina Perkins

Keith and Gina Perkins

Paw Paw, there are no words big enough for how much you will be missed. Thank you for the love, wisdom, and memories you gave all of us. I will forever cherish the moments we shared and the way you always made family feel important. I find comfort knowing you are reunited with loved ones gone before you. Until we meet again, you will always hold a special place in my heart. ❀️

Courtney Lail

I was so sad to here of Forest passing. May God give you all the strength to go through this time. God Bless.Love you all.

Jearlene Wilson Watkins

To the Vinson family. My deepest condolences and prayers for you and your families. May the Lord continue to cover you, protect you and comfort you during this difficult time.

Valerie Brooks Cumberlander

TO REBECCA AND FAMILY: WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS . MAY THE LOVE OF GOD FAMILY, AND FRIENDS BE OF COMFORT TO YOU , AND ALL OF THE LOVING MEMORIES YOU HAVE OF HIM R.I.P FOREST. FROM MR&MRS MICHEAL LEE GOOLSBY. CHARLOTTE , N.C.

MR&MRS MICHEAL LEE GOOLSBY / BRENDA SHADE DABBS)

To Rebecca and family sorry to hear of your loss may god be with you.

Mary Sims

So sorry to hear this. Heartfelt prayer and love to Rebecca and his family

Lizzie Gidney

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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