David Swing Forrest, 94, of Southern Pines, NC passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021.
Mr. Forrest was born in Philadelphia, PA on October 20, 1927, to the late Richard and Dorothy McEwen Forrest. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by Marion (Mary Lou), his loving and devoted wife of 66 years, his older brother Richard (formerly of Southern Pines), his sister Mary, his twin brother William, and his cousin Maxwell Forrest (a long-time Southern Pines resident).
David leaves behind two daughters — Anne Forrest McKell (and husband James) and Wende Forrest Powell (and husband William), 4 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and 5 nieces and nephews.
David graduated from Episcopal Academy in Merion, PA and earned a degree in economics at the University of Pennsylvania. He was a veteran of the US Army, serving as a medic in Germany and as a 2nd Lieutenant in Korea. After his military service, he entered his family’s textile business in the Philadelphia area. In 1975, Mr. Forrest relocated to NC, continuing his responsibilities with the family’s businesses in Vass – Angus Mills and Forrest Yarn Company. He retired in 1989.
While living in Southern Pines, Mr. Forrest was active in the Southern Pines Elk’s Club, served as the President of the Penick Village Residents’ Council, and was a long-time member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church. David’s hobbies were playing bridge (he and his wife were Life Masters), golfing, cruising, and carving. Using his craftsmanship and talent, he presented numerous wood carvings as gifts to family, friends, and charities.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday afternoon, January 16, in the Chapel at Penick Village.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his name to the Penick Village Foundation, 500 E. Rhode Island Ave., Southern Pines, NC 28387.
Online condolences may be made at www.bolesfuneralhome.com.
Services entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines.
