Murdered on December 18, 2017, James "Reverend Jim" Forrester, musician and body piercing artist, devoted husband to Tina Giles Forrester, dear son of Sally Mae Metz Stanton, loving step-father to Taryn and Tyler Giles, preceded in death by father Robert H. Forrester, Jr., beloved grandparents Chester William and Mary Ellen Metz, and uncle Richard Metz, dear nephew to Linda and Robert Brummage, David Metz, Linda Bratten, Patty and Gordon Kyle, survived by numerous cousins and his extended Family of bandmates, coworkers, friends, musicians, and fans world-wide.

Jim graduated from Liberty High School in 1993. He is loved and respected for many qualities, including his unique skill and style on the bass guitar, as well as his stage presence while performing.

Family and friends may gather at LILLY & ZEILER INC. FUNERAL HOME, 1901 Eastern Avenue/ 21231 in Fells Point on Friday, December 22, 2017 from 6-10 p.m. Further services and interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, please write letters to our local and state representatives.