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Raymond Haynes “Rainbow” Forrest

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Birth	:	18 Jun 1940 Gwynn, Mathews County, Virginia, USA
Death	:	26 Mar 2021
Burial	:	Gwynns Island Cemetery, Gwynn, Mathews County, USA
Coordinate	:	37.4995782, -76.2943862
Description	:	Obituary is from the Faulkner Funeral Home (Foster-Faulkner Chapel, Mathews , Va.) website, posted March 27, 2021: Raymond "Rainbow" Haynes Forrest, of Reedville, Virginia went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, March 26, 2021. Rainbow was born and raised on Gwynn's Island where he loved. He was an avid fan of the New York Yankees. He was a coach for the Mathews Youth Baseball League for many years and then became an umpire for 30 plus years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carroll Lee and Della Forrest; his brothers,... Read More	Obituary is from the Faulkner Funeral Home (Foster-Faulkner Chapel, Mathews , Va.) website, posted March 27, 2021: Raymond "Rainbow" Haynes Forrest, of Reedville, Virginia went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, March 26, 2021. Rainbow was born and raised on Gwynn's Island where he loved. He was an avid fan of the New York Yankees. He was a coach for the Mathews Youth Baseball League for many years and then became an umpire for 30 plus years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carroll Lee and Della Forrest; his brothers, E. T., Edwin Carroll, James Lee and his son Steve. He is survived by his loving wife of 17 years, Darlene; his children, Timmy Forrest, Lynne Martin (Rodney), Joyce Ford, Tommy Lewis (Kathy) and Charles Lewis (Lisa); grandchildren, Josh Vencill (Kayla), Jeremy Forrest, Laura Hood (Cordell), Erinn Headley (Spencer), Ashley Payne (Cody), Maegan Poad (Billy), Jason Lewis (Leah), Mary Daiger (Brian) and Taylor Lewis; 10 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews that loved him. Rainbow rededicated his life to the Lord on January 20, 2021. He spent the last few months loving his Lord. The family will receive friends on Monday, March 29, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Gwynn's Island Church of the Nazarene followed by the service at 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Gwynn's Island Cemetery. Faulkner Funeral Homes, Foster-Faulkner Chapel, Mathews, Virginia is assisting the family. Please be advised that current state-mandated guidelines will apply to all in attendance, including social distancing and appropriate face coverings. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Raymond married Barbara Janice White on August 21, 1959 in Mobjack, Mathews County, Va. They divorced in September 1984. He married Wanda Jean Burnett on September 12, 1997 in Henrico County, Va. They divorced in March 2001. He married Darlene E. Lewis on June 28, 2003 in Northumberland County, Va.

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Raymond Haynes “Rainbow” Forrest's memorial is located at: Gwynns Island Cemetery, Gwynn, Mathews County, USA.
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Raymond Haynes “Rainbow” Forrest death on 26 Mar 2021 in
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Latitude: 37.4995782
Longitude: -76.2943862

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Parent

Carroll Lee Forrest

(1915 - 1992)

Della Diggs Rowe Forrest

(1919 - 2012)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Gwynns Island Cemetery
Gwynn, Mathews County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4995782, -76.2943862

2. Hudgins - Edwards Cemetery
Gwynn, Mathews County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4998188, -76.2916481

3. Gwynn's Island Baptist Church
Gwynn, Mathews County, USA
Coordinate: 37.5049650, -76.2898350

4. Keeble Family Cemetery
Gwynn, Mathews County, USA
Coordinate: 37.5114705, -76.2919754

5. Marchant Cemetery
Cricket Hill, Mathews County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4870796, -76.3063278

6. Goshen Cemetery
Moon, Mathews County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4796900, -76.2991400

7. Hudgins Plantation Cemetery
Hudgins, Mathews County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4840874, -76.3138392

8. Powell-Winder Cemetery
Hudgins, Mathews County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4835197, -76.3133476

9. Powell Family Cemetery
Cricket Hill, Mathews County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4830900, -76.3129500

10. Powell Cemetery
Cricket Hill, Mathews County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4830600, -76.3129800

11. Holly Hill Cemetery
Hudgins, Mathews County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4799252, -76.3088840

12. Winder Cemetery
Cricket Hill, Mathews County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4793900, -76.3076900

13. Hudgins Cemetery
Hudgins, Mathews County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4799548, -76.3265496

14. Callis Family Cemetery
Redart, Mathews County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4663200, -76.2986600

15. Brooks-Hudgins Cemetery
Hallieford, Mathews County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4887800, -76.3350100

16. Green Cemetery
Hallieford, Mathews County, USA
Coordinate: 37.5014800, -76.3379600

17. Hodges Cemetery
Redart, Mathews County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4642780, -76.2951940

18. Trader Cemetery
Redart, Mathews County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4641110, -76.2959440

19. Brooks-Brownley Cemetery
Hudgins, Mathews County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4685968, -76.3185703

20. Payton Cemetery
Hudgins, Mathews County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4686302, -76.3207578

21. Mathews Baptist Church Cemetery
Hudgins, Mathews County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4709520, -76.3271860

22. Tabb Cemetery
Hudgins, Mathews County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4631185, -76.3164629

23. H. C. Smither Memorial Cemetery
Hudgins, Mathews County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4827995, -76.3407974

24. Atherton - Lewis Cemetery
Hallieford, Mathews County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4997200, -76.3471500