On the morning of February 26th 2019, at 5:20 am, to his supreme delight, Carroll “Don” Forbes took his flight from this earthly plane to one of eternal peace and joy. As he said he would, just a few hours before, he did indeed say, “good night here” but awoke with a glorious “good morning up there.” He has forever left behind all sorrow and affliction. He fought his fight and won. He has gained the reward for which he spent his life seeking. He has now been united in endless happiness with the saints of all the ages who have gone on before.
Don Forbes of Greenville, OH, was born in New Orleans, LA, on October 18, 1955, to Robert Williamson (Bob) Forbes and Dorall Stice Forbes. On October 25, 1975, he was united in marriage to Sue Ann Manuel. He was preceded in death by both of his parents, his younger brother Danny, and his special lifelong friend and brother in the Lord, Kenny Abbott Jr. He is survived by his wife of forty-three years, Sue, and daughters Dana Hilbun and husband David, of Ontario, CA; Bonnie Reeves and husband David, Kim Loftis and husband Rodney, Kari Tiller and husband Jonathan, all of Greenville, OH; grandchildren Emily, Erin and Erica Reeves, Jael, Calah, Luke, Joshua and Philip Hilbun, and Stephen, Benjamin and Dustin Tiller; siblings Bobby Forbes of Amite, LA, DeWanna Champlin of Loranger, LA, and Cheryl Flynn of Amite, LA, as well as many nieces, nephews, friends and fellow saints.
All services will be held at The Church of God Meetinghouse, 5065 State Route 49 S, Greenville, OH 45331. There will be a viewing on Saturday, March 2, 2019, from 5-7 pm. On Sunday, March 3, 2019, there will be a viewing from 11am-12pm, followed by the funeral service beginning at 12pm with Bro. Ray Tinsman officiating. Interment will be at the Church of God Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, OH.
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