HARMON, FORREST L., 91, of Copeland, FL., passed away on October 14, 2007. Born September 22, 1914 in Sulphur, KY., he was the youngest child of George and Mary (Molly) Harmon. A child of the Depression, he started working with only a sixth grade education. Living with various relatives after his father died, Forrest worked on farms, in tobacco factories and with the L&N railroad. During World War II, he was employed by the Tennessee Eastman Co. in Oak Ridge, TN., with the Manhattan Project. By the end of the war, he had worked his way up to superintendent in the process engineering department. After the war, he went into business for himself owning gas stations, tire distributorships and restaurants. He also owned a farm where he raised registered Black Angus cattle. In the early 50's, Forrest bought and transported 278 pre-fabricated homes from Oak Ridge to Paducah, KY. The development of the small town of Forrestdale included a post office, elementary school, grocery and movie theater. He also developed subdivisions in Stanford, KY and Galena, IN. After visiting south Florida for many years, Forrest moved to Collier County in 1961 for the warm weather and the snook fishing. He developed two subdivisions, as well as a mining operation in the Ochopee area but, was forced out by the Big Cypress Preserve purchase and condemnation. Forrest ran for county commission in the 1960's, served on the Southwest Florida Water Management Board and was past president of the Everglades City Lions Club. He served on the advisory board of Citizen's Community Bank. He was also a Kentucky Colonel. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Kathryn; his second wife, Dona; and stepson, Mike Brindley. Forrest is survived by his sons, Don and Larry; grandsons, Chris and Andy; granddaughter, Katie; great-grandsons, Lucas and Logan; and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his companion, Ann Talley. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. at Everglades City Community Church on Saturday, October 20th. Additional services will be held in Carrolton, KY. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Hospice of Naples, 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, FL. 34105 or the Everglades City Lions Club, P.O. Box 189, Everglades City, FL. 34139. Published in The Courier-Journal on 10/17/2007.