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In Loving Memory Forrest Pearl North 5/28/1920 - 2/4/2013 Forrest Pearl North, 92, of Sheets Run Road, Marietta, Ohio, departed this life on February 4th, 2013, at the Harmar Place. He was born May 28, 1920, in Chesterhill, Ohio to the late Ira Edward and Ethel Wogan North. He was married to Lorena Eliner North for seventy years before her death on April 4, 2008. He is survived by five daughters; Shirley Lones of Copperas Cove, Texas, Shelba Kern of Marietta, Sonja (Ron) Van Wey of Reno, Sue Strimer of Marietta, and Selma (Larry) Friesel of Utica, Ohio. Also surviving is a special grandson, Frank Schneider II, who made his home on the family farm. One daughter, Sara (Richard) Haught formerly of Williamstown, West Virginia, is deceased, as well as 6 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was one of seven children and Russell North of Belleville, Ohio, survives. He was preceded in death by siblings Loraine North, Alice Poynter, Elden North, Caroll North and Gene North. There are 17 grandchildren,  35 great-grandchildren and  22 great-great-grandchildren surviving.  He retired in 1982 from Carolina Motor Freight and had been employed as a truck driver for forty years.  During World War II he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served in the South Pacific with the Standard Landing Craft Unit 40.  He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #5108, American Legion Post #64, Aurelius Masonic Lodge #308, F. & A.M., Macksburg, Ohio, and the Valley of Cambridge Scottish Rite. Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, February 9, 2013, at the Hadley Funeral Home Reno Chapel, 1021 Pike Street.  Friends may call on Friday, February 8th from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the funeral home.  Burial will take place at East Lawn Memorial Park with full military honors.  Online condolences may be made at www.hadleyfh.com  Online Condolences From: Norman & Dorothy Wilkinson   Marietta OH Relationship:  Friend Our most sincere sympathy to the family of Forrest Pearl North. When I worked for the Airolite Co., Pearl was a truck driver. He was a fine person and a good friend. May God comfort you as only HE can do. Sent:  2/6/2013 From: Angela Dotson   Wise VA Relationship:  great- granddaughter We will definately miss Grandpa. All of our memories I'll cherish forever especially spending summers delivering newspapers & always being called his little paper pusher. So glad my Hailey Jo (great-great granddaughter) got to meet him & remember him. Sent:  2/6/2013 From: Mark Fetty   Elizabeth WV Relationship:  Uncle Sorry to hear about uncle Pearl. My sympathy and prayers go to all. Sorry I will not be able to make it but will be thinking of you all. Mark Sent:  2/7/2013 From: Carla Baldwin   Marietta OH Relationship:  family friend ....so sorry....I know that it will take time, but know that you are loved and there are people who genuinely care about you and are here if you need us. Sending prayers, love and hugs-Carla Sent:  2/7/2013 From: June & Joe Jones   Coolville Ohio Relationship:  Niece Remembering Uncle Pearl, how He would make Mom smile when He would carry in a pie or bread and say to her He baked it. I remember His smile and His "easy going" personality, interesting & friendly. He will be fondly remembered. Sent:  2/7/2013 From: Louella (North) Newsom   Valrico FL Relationship:  Niece I have a lot of fond memories of Uncle Pearl and Aunt Eliner. My thoughts and prayers are with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren -- he will be missed. Love, Lou Sent:  2/8/2013 From: Beth A Casto, RN   Marietta Ohio Relationship:  Nurse/Friend The time that I knew your dear father was short, but the impression he made on me will last a lifetime. You all were certainly blessed to have such an outstanding father. I too am truly blessed to have met him and taken care of him. I pray the God shows you His peace and comfort during this time. I apologize for not making it to the viewing, I have come down with a stomach bug. Be strong and know that you girls are the kind, patient and loving products of your dear sweet dad. Sent:  2/8/2013 From: Tim Brammer   Waverly WV Relationship:  Uncle You will be truly missed uncle pearl! Our prays and love to the family! You and aunt eliner have been a big part of our life! Tim & Kaye Brammer Sent:  2/8/2013 From: JOHN C. DETLOR JR.   MARIETTA OHIO Relationship:  A-BUDDY SO SORRY TO HERE ABOUT PEARLY.HE WAS A GREAT BUDDY,I WILL MISS HIM A LOT.YOU GIRLS & FRANKIE TAKE CARE. LOVE JOHN Sent:  2/9/2013 From: David and Sara Perry   Fort Gibson Oklahoma Relationship:  Friend We send our deepest condolences to the family of Forrest North. He made such a lasting impression on my life and I'm honored to have known him and truly blessed to have call him my friend. I pray that in the days ahead God comforts your hearts and his warm embrace fills your souls. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Sent:  2/9/2013 Send an Online Condolence   View Printer-Friendly Page