Born March 31, 1953, he was the son of the late Hardy and Glenna Bulter Forren. He was also preceded in death by his sisters Maybelle Shafer and Sharlie Kay Smith.

Surviving are his wife of 32 years, Barbara Mae Forren; sister, Faye Bunch; and brothers, Eddie Burtler, Carl Forren, Charles Forren, Claude Forren and Rickie Forren.

He retired from Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital (previously Stonewall Jackson Hospital) after 50 years of service.

Per his wishes, there will be no funeral services.

Arrangements were handled by Bolling, Grose, & Lotts Funeral Home and Cremation Services.