Piercetown - John Thomas Forrester, Jr., 85, husband of Jackie Ward Forrester, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at his home.
Born in Anderson, he was the son of the late John Thomas and Margie Todd Forrester. He was a graduate of McCormick High School and attended Clemson University. He was a retired insurance agent with Jefferson-Pilot Insurance Company. In retirement, Tom raised Registered Beef Master Cattle. He was an Iptay Representative for many years. He was a member of the Mine Masonic Lodge #117 in McCormick and a member of Beaverdam Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Jackie Forrester of the home; two daughters, Tomilyn F. Bowen and husband, Don of Anderson and Margaret F. Eaves and husband, Gregory of Piercetown; two sons, Jack Forrester and wife, Sara and John T. Forrester III and wife, Wendy of Piercetown; nine grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 11 at Sullivan-King Mortuary Chapel conducted by Rev. Gene Burdette. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends from 10 until 11 a.m. Friday at the mortuary.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gentiva Hospice, 15 Brendan Way, Suite 100, Greenville, SC 29615.
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