Forrest W

Tory

Obituary

The Life, The Love, The Legacy

of

Forrest W. Tory

December 18th, 1959 – October 22nd, 2018

F orrest William Tory was born on December 18th, 1959. He was one of six boys born to the late Deacon William and Frances Tory. He attended the Englewood Public School District, graduating from Dwight Morrow High School in 1979. Forrest had a love for Martin Luther King Jr. and won second place reciting the "I Have a Dream Speech" in a Contest in Atlantic City, New Jersey. He worked for the City of Englewood for several years before moving into the field of security at Englewood Hospital. Forrest accepted the Lord, loved the Lord and served him diligently. He was a faithful member of Back to

the Bible Independent Holiness Church before becoming a member of the Community Baptist Church of Englewood when they merged.  Forrest was a former trustee at Community Baptist Church, he also served as a valued member of the usher board and security ministry.

Forrest was a beloved long-time baseball and softball coach to many children. He was not just a coach, he was a mentor, a disciplinarian, and a father figure to some. He was very athletic and participated in many sports where he left his mark. Forrest was a great friend, a wonderful brother, and an awesome uncle! His infectious smile, big heart, and dedication will be sorely missed, but his training will forever impact all who knew him.

Forrest leaves to cherish his memories his brothers Marcellus (Marcia) Tory of Charlotte, North Carolina; Woodrow (Laurie) Tory, and Glenn Tory, of Englewood, New Jersey; Sister in law Gloria Jackson, of Englewood, New Jersey; Two special friends Nicole Walters, and Eugene Richardson, of Englewood, New Jersey; a special cousin Lisa Harris of Englewood, New Jersey;  first cousin and former pastor Reverend Dorothy M. Neal, of Englewood, New Jersey. A host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Forrest is predeceased by his parents Deacon William and Frances Tory; and two brothers Russell and Karl Jackson.