Anthony G. Forrest

Tony Forrest, "The Englishman", 72, of Biloxi, MS, died Friday, March 4, 2011, in Biloxi. Tony was born in Yorkshire, England in 1938. He was a very funny man and was often overheard telling people he was from Bogalusa when he was asked about his Yorkshire accent. This sums up Tony's sense of humor and his striving to amuse himself while never looking for an audience. If you ever had the joy of meeting Tony, you would probably have experienced this great sense of humor. Tony was a very generous and kind man, who would willingly give you the 50 cent thrift shop shirt off his back. Tony and MP met in Zimbabwe, and after living in many parts of the world they finally settled on a quiet southern U. S. lifestyle of shrimp, gin and tonics, squirrel chasing and hurricanes. The love, charm and giving nature of the Southerners assured Tony and MP that the Gulf Coast was to be their home. Hurricane Katrina brought wonderful volunteers into their life and many are now part of the Forrest family. Tony loved and appreciated all. More recently, the family experienced the most compassionate and professional care from the outstanding medical staff at Biloxi Regional Medical Center. We extend our grateful thanks to all, most especially to Dr. Motakaveri. Tony is survived by his beloved Scottish wife of 43 years, Mary-Pat; his daughter, Kate Forrest Rodrigue, and granddaughters, Thais and Ellie; his son, Kevin (Jessie) Forrest of Portland, Oregon; his daughter, Claire Forrest of Boston, Massachusetts; his sister, Pauline (Paul) Challenger and family of Yorkshire, England; and in-laws, Therese and Eric Hudson, Brendan and Jennifer Bocker and families in Scotland, and Joe and Meg Bocker and family in New Zealand. Many people will miss Tony; his jokes and wisecracks will live on for a very long time to come. A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, March 12, 2011, at Nativity B.V.M. Cathedral at 11 a.m. A reception will follow at Sacred Heart Center in Biloxi. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue, in Biloxi is in charge of arrangements. "There will be no more throwing plums in this house!" ~ Anthony Geoffrey Forrest.