Dennis Bailey Forrest

July 1, 1957 — January 10, 2026

Ocean Springs

Dennis Bailey Forrest, 68 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026.

He was born in Baltimore, MD on July 1, 1957. He was raised in North Carolina, moving to Mississippi in 1994. He loved his coworkers and his job, fishing, the outdoors, and his dogs, Jack and Lucy. He also loved his time with his family and especially his daughters and grandchildren.

Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, William and Ruby Forrest; brothers, William Preston and Roger Harris; and sister, Linda Brewer.

He is survived by his wife, Deborah S. Forrest; daughters, Wendy (Matthew) Bumgarner and Alison Athena Forrest; sister, Patricia (Robert) Montgomery; brother, Steve (Candy) Holloway; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 4:00pm on Friday, January 23, 2026 at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Ocean Springs, MS. Friends may visit one hour prior.

Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Homes is honored to serve the family of Dennis Forrest.

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