Raymond Forrest

Raymond “Rainbow” Haynes Forrest, of Reedville, Virginia went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, March 26, 2021. Rainbow was born and raised on Gwynn’s Island where he loved. He was an avid fan of the New York Yankees. He was a coach for the Mathews Youth Baseball League for many years and then became an umpire for 30 plus years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carroll Lee and Della Forrest; his brothers, E. T., Edwin Carroll, James Lee and his son Steve.

He is survived by his loving wife of 17 years, Darlene; his children, Timmy Forrest, Lynne Martin (Rodney), Joyce Ford, Tommy Lewis (Kathy) and Charles Lewis (Lisa); grandchildren, Josh Vencill (Kayla), Jeremy Forrest, Laura Hood (Cordell), Erinn Headley (Spencer), Ashley Payne (Cody), Maegan Poad (Billy), Jason Lewis (Leah), Mary Daiger (Brian) and Taylor Lewis; 10 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews that loved him.

Rainbow rededicated his life to the Lord on January 20, 2021. He spent the last few months loving his Lord.

The family will receive friends on Monday, March 29, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Gwynn’s Island Church of the Nazarene followed by the service at 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Gwynn’s Island Cemetery. Faulkner Funeral Homes, Foster-Faulkner Chapel, Mathews, Virginia is assisting the family. Please be advised that current state-mandated guidelines will apply to all in attendance, including social distancing and appropriate face coverings.