James E. "Jim" DeForest

He was a retired teacher/coach with Clinton County Schools after 31 years of teaching,

A member of Albany United Methodist Church,

Son of the late William E. & Mary Elizabeth DeForest,

Also preceded in death by two brothers, William S. & Robert L. DeForest

SURVIVORS:  his wife, Joan DeForest

1 daughter, Rachel & husband Austin Branham, Glasgow, KY

3 sons:  Lee & wife Bianca DeForest, Ft Walton Beach, FL;

David & wife Amber DeForest, Springfield, TN;

Michael & wife Brittany DeForest, Louisville, KY

7 grandchildren: Loralei & Cora DeForest, Harper & Hudson Branham, and

Elijah, Evie, & Ella DeForest

The body will lie in state at Albany United Methodist Church after 11:00 am Tuesday until time of service at 1:00 pm.