Forrest Allen Young, 78, of Carthage Missouri, went home to be with the Lord on April 27, 2023, after a lengthy battle with lung cancer.
Forrest was born on August 21, 1944 to Mitchell Clay and Ethel Marie (Broker) Young near Parker Kansas. He lived on a farm near Fontana Kansas until the 5th grade, when his family moved to Adrian Missouri. He graduated from Adrian High School in 1962.
He graduated from Pittsburgh State College with a bachelor’s degree in industrial arts. He later completed his master’s degree in education there as well. He was an industrial arts teacher for 26 years, retiring from the Carthage School District in 1996. He also drove a school bus for most of those years. During the summers and after retirement, he worked doing various carpentry and construction jobs in the community.
Forrest married Bonnie Sweet of Archie Missouri on January 26, 1967 and they enjoyed 56 years of married life. Together, they had two children, David Allen and Rachel Lynn.
Forrest served his country in the US Army from June 1969 to June 1971. He was a member of the 1st Cavalry Division in Vietnam, where he was injured and received a Purple Heart commendation.
He accepted the Lord as a young person, and renewed that commitment through baptism in 1970. He was an active member of Fairview Christian Church for many years, serving in various areas alongside his faithful friends.
Forrest loved fishing, hunting, golf, football, baseball, and spending time outdoors in God’s creation. He loved his family, his friends, and his Lord.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife Bonnie; one brother, Phillip (Rita) Young of Rogers, Arkansas; his son, David (Crystal) Young of Koshkonong, Missouri; his daughter, Rachel (Jon) Carr of Olathe, Kansas; and grandchildren, Anna Carr, Autumn Young, and Austin Young; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Family will receive visitors from 6:00 to 7:00 pm on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at Fairview Christian Church in Carthage, Missouri. The service will be at 10:00 am on Friday, May 5, 2023, at Fairview Christian Church. Burial will follow at Park Cemetery in Carthage.
Contributions can be made to the Fairview Christian Church or the DAV (Disabled American Veterans) in care of Ulmer Funeral Home.
Condolences may be made at www.ulmerfh.com. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Ulmer Funeral Home.
