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Submitted: 12/6/13 • Approved: 12/10/13 • Last Updated: 3/26/18 • R2983-G0-S3
1933-Jan 8,2010
Husband of Patsy Brister Forbes
Son of Reacie and Lillie Mae Dillon
JOHN ALLEN FORBES, age 76 and a resident of Thomas died at 10:45 PM Friday at Riverside Medical Center.
He was devoted to his family, his church and fishing. He was a retired boilermaker and a member and deacon of Thomas First Baptist Church. He was a member Pine Masonic Lodge #264.
Survived by: Wife: Patsy Brister Forbes of Thomas 4 Daughters and sons in law: Sandra and Phillip Branch of Dexter Linda and Richard Thomas of Thomas Johnnie and Mike Whisenhunt of Hammond Karen and Bret Denison of Manassas, VA Grandchildren: Jennifer and Danny Thomas, Kamala and Jeremy Aaron, Brandon Branch, Rick and Megan Thomas, John Michael and Jennifer Whisenhunt, Joshua Hunt, Colbye and Bucky Erwin, Kayce Hunt, Bethany Hunt, Mark Whisenhunt and D.J. Denison. Great-grandchildren: Shelbye Branch, Abby Thomas, Carson Thomas, Ryleigh Erwin, Cooper Thomas and Lola Aaron. 2 Brothers: Dick Forbes of Stateline Walton Forbes of Tylertown 1 Sister: Jenell Dillon of Franklinton
He was preceded in death by his parents Reacie and Lillie Mae Dillon Forbes; 3 brothers Charles Forbes, Richard Forbes and Robert Forbes and a sister Mary Cutrer.
Visitation at Crain Funeral Home after 10 AM Sunday until time for the funeral service at 2 PM in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Denny Brumfield and Bucky Erwin officiating. Burial will follow in the Thomas Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Danny Thomas, Brandon Branch, Rick Thomas, Joshua Hunt, John Michael Whisenhunt, Mark Whisenhunt Honorary Pallbearers: D.J. Denison, Carson Thomas, Cooper Thomas and Deacons of Thomas Baptist Church Dewey Thomas, Harold Thomas, Louis Breland, Alfred Allen, Robbie Michel.
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Contributed on 12/6/13 by billsully060
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