Forrest Houston Black

July 22, 2023

CHARLOTTE – Forrest Houston Black, a true ambassador for Christ, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 22, 2023.

Forrest served in the armed forces before joining Sears where he managed the home improvement division for thirty-eight years.  After retiring from Sears, he joined Walk Thru the Bible ministries where he served until 2014.   He served as development director for twenty-two years traveling across the country in relentless and tireless pursuit of ministry donors, so the gospel and bible teaching could be taken to the lost in countries throughout the world. The impact of his work is far reaching and continues in countless countries around the world.  

Forrest is survived by his wife, Chris T. Black of thirty-nine years; children, Laurie Black, Jeffrey Black and his wife, Donna, Amy Black, and Christy Jacobs Williamsen and her husband, Bob; grandchildren, Houston Vandiver, Harrison Vandiver, Nelson Williamsen, Chrissy Williamsen, and Lee Williamsen.  Also surviving is his sister, Becky Burgess and her husband, Larry.  He was preceded in death by his first wife, Nancy Love Black; parents, Jacob Black and Loree Black Holcomb; brothers, Donald Black and Wayne Black, and son, Lee Jacobs.

Funeral Services will be held at Noon on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at Central Church, 5301 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC.  The family will receive friends following the service at the church.  Interment will follow at 3:00 PM at Forest Lawn East Cemetery, Matthews, NC.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be offered in memory of Forrest to Teach Every Nation, C/O Ronald Blue CPAs, 1600 RiverEdge Parkway, Ste. 310, Atlanta, GA 30328. (https://teacheverynation.org/usa/donate/)

Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204; (704) 641-7606. Online condolences may be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com.

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  • Peter J. Thevaos

    Chris and family, I am so sorry for your loss of Forrest. What an incredible, genuine, loving, caring man of God and Jesus Christ he was. May his memory be eternal. I am also praying for a long, healthy and happy life for Forrest's loved ones he left behind.
    Peter J. Thevaos
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  • Jeffrey Roma

    My sincerest condolences to your family. I have known Forrest for over twenty years and it has been my pleasure to have him as a client and a friend, I have been truly honored and humbled to see him and take care of him after his passing.

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  • Tink Hamilton

    Dear Forrest, what happiness and love you brought to me and my family from our very first meeting...but especially to dear Chris and her Christy. You are the countenance of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ everywhere you go! Rest in peace dear friend, love, Tink Hamilton

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  • Debra snow

    My kind, funny,loving uncle will always be remembered in my heart. He shined a light in my life.

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  • Tim & Callie Melton

    Our Deepest Condolences. It Sounds Like He Was A Wonderful Man. Our Thoughts & Prayers Are With The Family. We Love You.

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  • Phil Paschal

    My deepest sympathy Chris and Family. Forest was the conslument Southern Gentlemen. He was kind and funny.he was my good friend, it was my honor to serve him. RIP

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  • Jeffrey Black

    RIP POP

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