Forrest P. McKelvy

"Mac"

Forrest P. McKelvy, age 91, passed away on September 14, 2022 at his home in Globe. Forrest was born on August 20, 1931 in Rio Vista, Texas to Forrest and Stella McKelvy.

He is survived by grandsons Daniel, Stephen, Bobby, and Ryan and granddaughters Kristen, Robin, April.

He also has five great-grandchildren, Chase, Hailey, Desiree, Eliana and Daniel and one great-great grandson Easton.

He has one surviving brother Ken McKelvy.

He is proceeded in death by his parents, his wife Marion, his son Kenny, daughter Susan, grandson Michael and numerous friends and family that were important to Mac.

His surviving child is Sherry Bentson.  Sherry and her husband Marty have been taking care of Forrest for the last few years at Forrest's home in Globe.

Forrest was a master craftsman, enjoyed pouring concrete, building things, traveling, and camping with his lovely wife, friends and family, and teaching children.  Forrest spent some time in the U. S. Navy, serving one year during the Korean War.  He never graduated High School. He attended Texas Wesleyan while working at an airplane factory. He went back to Washington and went to Western Washington State and completed college.

He started in Globe as a 5 ^th and 6 ^th grade math and science teacher.  Forrest was an assistant coach of the 1966 state champion Globe High School Basketball Team. He earned a master's degree while attending ASU during the summer months.  He ended his career in education in 1986 as a principal at Copper Rim. He loved his time as a Teacher, Coach and Principal in all 4 Globe schools.

Memorials suggested to:  VFW 707 S. Broad Globe AZ 85501 or the American Legion 645 S Broad Street Globe AZ 85501.

Family is being assisted by Bulman Miles Family Funeral Homes