Mr. Clay Forbes

Mr. R. Clay Forbes, 72, of Suwanee, GA, formerly of Stone Mountain, GA, passed away on April 4, 2013. Clay was a 1963 Auburn graduate, served in the US Air Force and then went on to retire as a Captain with Delta Airlines after 31 years of dedicated service. His greatest joy in life was when he was flying.

Clay is survived by his wife of 48 years, Colleen M. Forbes; sons Michael Craig (Jennifer), Ryan Clay (Kelly); grandson Braeden Clay whom he adored; mother Marie Duncan Forbes Coles, of Pittsview, AL; sister Marilyn "Sissy" Ball, of Pensacola, FL and many nieces and nephews. He was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, a true friend and Christian. He will be sorely missed by everyone.

The family will receive friends from 6-8pm on Monday, April 8 at Roswell Funeral Home, 950 Mansell Rd., Roswell, GA 30076. The Funeral Service will be held at 9:30am Tuesday, April 9 at Johns Creek Baptist Church, 6910 McGinnis Ferry Road, Alpharetta, GA 30005. Clay will be laid to rest with military honors at 1pm Tuesday at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to The Delta Care Fund, which provides for Delta families in need and Atlanta Lab Rescue, because Clay was every Labs friend.