In Loving Memory of Eddie Forrest

Proud U.S. Marine, Devoted Husband, Loving Father

📍 Lebanon, Tennessee

With deepest sorrow and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Eddie Forrest, a beloved member of the Lebanon, TN community. Eddie passed away unexpectedly, leaving behind a legacy of service, strength, love, and unwavering devotion to family and country.

A proud U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Eddie served his country with honor and distinction, completing two tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. In every aspect of his life—from the battlefield to the ball field—Eddie was a man of courage, loyalty, and commitment.

A Life of Service and Sacrifice

Eddie Forrest was a Marine to his core—tough, disciplined, and always looking out for the person next to him. During his deployments, he became a brother to many, leading with quiet strength and fierce compassion. Those who served alongside him recall his calm under pressure, his quick wit in times of stress, and his unshakable belief in protecting what he loved.

He never boasted of his service. He didn’t have to. His actions spoke volumes, and his dedication to duty was etched into the lives of those who knew him—both on and off the battlefield.

A Family Man Above All

While Eddie’s military record was remarkable, his greatest pride was his family. A devoted husband, he was a pillar of love and support to his wife, a man who kept promises and made sacrifices so his family would never go without. As a loving father, Eddie’s world revolved around his children—and in particular, he cherished cheering from the sidelines at Bodhi’s sports games, proudly wearing the team colors and beaming with joy at every pass, goal, or win.

He was the dad who never missed a practice, the husband who always found time for date nights, and the friend who showed up when it mattered most. His home was a place of laughter, lessons, and love—a sanctuary shaped by his presence and protection.

A Community Mourns

The city of Lebanon has lost not just a veteran, but a neighbor, mentor, and friend. Eddie was always ready to lend a hand, help a struggling veteran, or share a story that lifted someone’s spirits. He was known for his firm handshake, hearty laugh, and the quiet way he looked after others without ever seeking recognition.

As word of his passing spread, tributes from across the community and country have poured in—fellow Marines, coaches, teachers, neighbors, and grateful citizens honoring a life that gave so much, so freely.

Honoring Eddie’s Memory

In the coming days, Eddie will be laid to rest with full military honors—a testament to his courage and service. Details of the funeral service and visitation will be shared with family, friends, and the wider community who wish to pay their respects and celebrate his life.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to organizations supporting veterans and military families, causes Eddie championed throughout his life.

Never Forgotten

Eddie Forrest leaves behind a legacy that cannot be measured in years, but in lives touched and hearts forever changed. He lived with honor, loved with intensity, and left behind a standard of what it means to be a man, a Marine, a husband, and a father.

He is survived by his loving wife, children—including Bodhi—siblings, extended family, and a community that will carry his memory forward in every act of kindness, every standing ovation at a youth game, and every salute raised in his name.

Rest in eternal peace, Eddie Forrest. Semper Fi. We’ll carry the watch from here.