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Kristopher Nathan Forrest, a lifelong resident of Ponchatoula, died from an accidental injury in his home on Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009. Kris, 35, was born April 6, 1974. Kris' wife, Ashley Alford Forrest, is devastated at his loss. They had celebrated their 11th wedding anniversary on June 20, 2009. Kris and Ashley have one child, Mason Bedford Forrest, who is 6 years old. Kris was a wonderful, faithful, considerate, loving and supportive husband and father. Kris was honest, hardworking, generous, kind, intelligent and had a wonderful sense of humor. He was respected by everyone who knew him and loved by his family and friends. Kris was enthusiastically pursuing ASE certification at the time of his death. Kris' death will leave a void that can never be filled. Kris is also survived by his grief-stricken family members: parents, Michael and Sheila Forrest, brother, Kyle, sister, Ashley, and paternal grandmother, Mrs. Lucille Forrest, all of Ponchatoula; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Gerri Bordelon, Kenner; and his mother-in-law, Kathy Conn Alford, Amite. Kris was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Bernard A. Bordelon Sr. and Julius D. Forrest; maternal uncle, Bernard A. Bordelon Jr.; his grandmother by marriage, Ellen L. Conn; and aunt by marriage, Vicky Conn Cavaretta, who was of Amite. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, has been entrusted with arrangements. For the online guestbook, visit www.mckneelys.com.
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My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love always,
Kelli Gautreaux
December 29, 2009
Mike and Sheila. I just heard the news and am so incredible sorry for your loss. Kris was a wonderful man with a great heart. Josh and I are thinking of you all in this time of mourning.
Love always,
Johanna and Josh Morales
Johanna Morales
December 29, 2009
Kris was such a loving brother and my friend. We always butt heads about silly stuff but he always listened to me. I'll ALWAYS love you and ALWAYS miss you to the fullest. I just hope your watching over me now. And momma and daddy. I love you Kris. Love your only baby sister.
Ashley Forrest
December 28, 2009
Sheila and Mike I am so sorry to hear about Kris it was such shock. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. God Bless. Joanne Taylor Meinert and Darlene Bourn.
Joanee Taylor Meinert
December 26, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.The time we had with Kris was too short,but we will always treasure the time we had together!We will truly miss you Kris. With all our love your Godparents,Uncle Harold and Aunt Debbie
Debbie and Harold Bodenheimer
December 26, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Annette Batherson
December 26, 2009
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Scott Stoulig
December 26, 2009
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