Meredith F. “Pete” Forrest, Sr., 73, of Gettysburg, PA, entered God’s eternal care Thursday, October 15, 2026, at home with his loving family by his side.
Born April 8, 1953, in Thurmont, MD, he was the son of the late Grafton Meredith Forrest and Betty Louise (Brice) Smith. Pete was the loving husband of Marylou (Zollars) Forrest with whom he shared 33 years of marriage.
Pete was a graduate of Catoctin High School, Thurmont, MD. He was a mechanic with Sunbelt Rentals for 20 years until his retirement.
Pete was a member of the Thurmont AMVETS Post #7, Thurmont, MD.
Pete loved hunting, watching NASCAR, riding his motorcycle, camping, and spending time with his family.
In addition to his loving wife Marylou, Pete is survived by his children, Jeffrey Jernigan of Gettysburg, PA, and Tanya Robinson of Hedgesville, WV; 5 grandchildren, Courtney Carnes, Kenzi Forrest, Alex Yarnell, Aaron Yarnell, and Nicholas Hamill; 1 great-grandchild, Presley Sullivan; and his siblings, Nelson and Tina Smith, Joey and Mary Forrest, Gene and Lisa Spielman, and Wilton and Tammy Smith.
A viewing and time to share memories with the family will be held from 2-4PM, Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the Kenworthy Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 66 East Hanover Street, Gettysburg (Bonneauville), PA. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made in Pete’s name to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 223 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 350, Chicago, IL 60606.
Arrangements have been entrusted by the family to the Kenworthy Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 66 East Hanover Street, Gettysburg (Bonneauville), PA. Memories and Condolences can be shared at www.kenworthyfh.com.