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Jerry Wayne Forsyth, Sr., age 78 of Morgantown, KY formerly of Aragon, GA went to be with the Lord on December 29, 2021 at the Greenview Regional Hospital in Bowling Green, KY. Jerry was born March 12, 1943 in Aragon, GA to the late Guy Forsyth and Marie Boswell Forsyth Smith. Jerry served in the United States military from January 24, 1966 to March 24, 1969, he is a Vietnam Veteran who was proud to have served his country. He retired from General Motors after 30 years. In his retirement he enjoyed playing golf, loved watching the sports channel, Nascar, watching western movies and Elvis. He enjoyed spending time with family and loved traveling and visiting his children and grandchildren every chance he had. Other than his parents he is preceded in death by his step father Eugene Smith, sister Betty Ann McCollum and brother James Edward Forsyth.

Jerry Wayne Forsyth Sr. is survived by his wife of 26 years Margaret Forsyth of Morgantown, KY, formerly of Napeleon, OH; his children Ed Forsyth wife Sheryl of Texas, Danna Pledger husband Joey of Alabama, Jerry "Wayne" Forsyth Jr. wife Holly of Orlando, Florida, Heather Byers husband Chris of Virginia and Brandon Forsyth wife Lauren of Fayetteville, GA; step son Jason Shumway wife Becky of Morgantown, KY; brothers Danny and David Forsyth both of Aragon, GA; 14 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Military services will be observed by the Leitchfield American Legion Post 81 on Friday, December 31, 2021 at 1:00 pm at the Jones Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be Friday, December 31, 2021 from 10:00 am until service time at 1:00 pm at the Jones Funeral Chapel. Please share any photos, memories, condolences or light a candle in memory of Jerry at www.jonesfuneralchapel.com. Jones Funeral Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Jerry Wayne Forsyth Sr.