Februray 12, 1971 to July 25, 2009 Bell Auditorium 712 Telfair Street Augusta, Ga. 30902 Leaving Behind The Family Legacy Mildred Forrest -Mother Vernon Forrest Jr.- Son Shamar Guillory- God Son Siblinngs Bernard Forrest Sheila Forrest Houston & William Houston Sedgwick Forrest Alphonso & Sobreno Forrest LaVert & Alberta Forrest Antonio Forrest Evonna Forrest Trese Schley Step Sisters Carolyn Forrest Carletta Forrest Vicky Forrest * Including a host of nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles A Special thanks to Jackie & Louise Turner " The Lord bless thee, and keep thee; The Lord make his face shine upon thee and be gracious unto thee; The Lord lift up His counten upon thee and give thee peace" For each of you, this our prayer, ~ The Family of Mr. Vernon Forrest The Ultimate Match Processional...................... Selection............................ The Old & New Testament Prayer................................ ....... .............Family .............Joyce Hood ......Rev. Sam Davis Elder J. E. Williams Master of Ceremony-Minnesota Fatz T h e Be Cl R in g s '* My Brother/Friend Solo.................... Ro u n d I ............... .......................Alphonso Forrest Sr ........................................ Carol Bussey ROUiSlD II Amateur Boxing........................................................................................... Thomas Moreates Ro u n d hi Educational Training................................................................................... Kioka Carter Ro u n d iv Olympic Years...........................................................................................Apostle LaVert Forrest Selection........................................................................... ........................Kievette Clinton Bell Professional Boxing Career (professional boxer) The Philanthropist............. The Family................ ......... ROUND V ................................Cedric Boswell Ro u n d vi ................................ Shonda Bell ................................... Trese Schley Ro u n d v ii Final Round.....................................................................................Saved By the Almighty Bell Selection................................................. Hosannah Missionary Baptist Church, Augusta, GA "May the Works Fve Done Speak for Me" Pause for a moment of silence The Final Bell......................................................................................... Cedric Boswell (Bell rings 12 times) Selection.................................................................................................. "Cover Me" Reading of the Obituary Reflection, Comments, and Memories..................................... ................................Jerry Harvey-Boxer & Friend Albert Jones-Boxer & Friend Mrs. Lucky-Teacher & Friend Calvin Holland-Coach & Principal Open Floor-5 min limit Words of Comfort....... Benediction Rev. Dr. Bobby G. Hankerson, Augusta, GA BlI September 20 0 2 11 r*Ji iUMifUi m lm im S5.95U.S. $8.95 CANADA 3.95 UK. 0 72246 00396 1 Poem I will not cry about your passing Vernon. Although your time here was limited. Your greater voyage was to Heaven I will not cry about your passing Vernon Your work here was completed. W ho's to say whenever their time will come? So now in some other state you'll go on. I will not cry aboutyour passing Vernon. The words you have written will live long after you. When the announcer comes to the center of the ring, your name will be called. Know that we, your audience, will selfishly miss you. Now His spotlight is centered on you................. Written by Louise Forrest William "W c Floral Bearers Nieces, Nephews & Close Friends Active pall bearers Abdul Malik Muhammad Antonio Carlton Bennie Heard Doug Liggion Cedric Boswell Robert Allen Dion Standford Charles Dawson Johnny Kendricks Albert Jones Honorary pall bearers Boys & Girls Club W.H. Mays Mortuary 1221 James Brown Blvd Augusta, GA 30901 (706) 722-6401 Special thanks to: Beulah Grove Baptist Church 1434 Poplar St, Augusta, GA 30901 (706) 724-1086 Beulah Brove Baptist Church Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home 1003 Ralph David Abernathy SW Atlanta, GA 30310-1811