Forrester, Jr., Harold Clifford "Hal",83, passed away on November 11th, 2017 surrounded by his family.A native of Kansas City, Kansas, Hal was born on October 9, 1934 to Hazel and Harold Clifford Forrester. His wife of 52 years, Marilyn Elizabeth Bromley predeceased him in 2012. He was also predeceased by his sister, Mary Nancy Johnson of Alabama.He is survived by two daughters, Camille Forrester Estes (Jim) and Anne Forrester Balcom (David); four grandchildren, Lyndsey and Nicholas Estes; Emma and Wade Balcom; niece, Anne Pennington Stewart; nephews, Stephen, Jeffrey, Eric and Michael Johnson and Clark Pennington; two sisters-in-law Margaret Bromley and Beverly Bromley (Bob Hundley) as well as many great- nieces and nephews. Hal attended Kansas State University and Southeastern Louisiana University where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. After serving in the
Army at Ft. Knox, he moved to Louisville where he retired from Louisville Bedding Company as their Systems Analyst. He served as president of the Cherokee Road Runners running in many local and regional road races. At age 60 he began studying drums and was featured on the cover of the Courier-Journal's Scene magazine under the headline of "You're Never Too Old to Rock"! He continued this hobby for the rest of his life.The family wishes to acknowledge with great appreciation the staff and friends at the Episcopal Church Home and Dudley Square.A celebration of Hal's life will be held 11 am, Thursday November 16th, in St. Luke's Chapel, 7504 Westport Road, at the Episcopal Church Home. Visitation will be from 10 am. until time of service, and reception to follow. As this is a celebration of a life well lived, festive attire is appropriate and appreciated.Private burial following reception at Cave Hill Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Olmsted Parks Conservancy directed to the use in Cherokee Park.
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