during the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged in March of 1969. Following his discharge, he returned to Sioux City and continued with the Journal.He was united in marriage to Mary Lou Campbell on June 5, 1970 in Sioux City. They continued to live in Sioux City until 1970, when they moved to Akron. Forey retired from the Sioux City Journal in 2009.He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Akron. He was also a member of the Hoschler American Legion Post 186 in Akron, Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 915 in Elk Point, and the Graphic Communication International Union (GCIU). He enjoyed having coffee with buddies in Alcester and Akron. Through the years, he enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.Survivors include his wife of over 47 years, Mary Lou of Akron; two sons: Brent (Lori) James of Westfield, IA, and their children, Taylor James (Keely Collins) of Kingsley, IA and Carson James of Westfield, and Jimmy (Shari) James of Wapello, IA, and their children, Samantha James of St. Joseph, MO, Natalie James of Wapello, and Jackson James of Wapello; his siblings: Patricia Husman of Aurora, CO, Lawrence (Susan) James of Ute, IA, Charles (Karen) James of Sioux City, IA, and Candy (Clay) Cantley of Aurora, CO; his in laws: Judy Dorhout of Akron, Shirlene (Larry) Madsen of Wichita, KS, Patricia (Roger) Harris of Homer, NE, and Mavis (Doug) Dickson of Dakota Dunes, SD; and many nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Danny James; and his father and mother in law: Harold and Doris Campbell. Send Sympathy Card Print Obituary View/Sign Guest Book Create Memorial Website To read the full obituary, please click here: http://www.rexwinkelfh.com/obituary/forrest-james