A funeral service for Timothy Forbes, 65, of Lone Oak was held on August 21 at Lone Oak Assembly of God Church in Lone Oak.
Interment followed in Lone Star Cemetery.
Mr. Forbes died on August 13, 2020. He was born in Wills Point on June 13, 1955, to Jack and Bernice (Hicks) Forbes. He married Doris Verlene House on August 20, 1977, in Point.
He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, a faithful Christian and a devoted member of the Lone Oak Assembly of God Church. He contributed his time performing puppet and magic shows for the children’s church, where he was a favorite among the youth.
He was a hardworking, doting and loving husband, who adored his children and grandchildren. He lived for his church and family.
Mr. Forbes is survived by his wife; son, Brandon Forbes and wife Beatriz of Caddo Mills; daughters, Bobbie-Jo York and husband Allen of Fort Worth and CharlieAnn Green and husband Stephen of South Sulphur; grandchildren, Sassy, Zack, Alesia, Siena, Jericho, Gabe and Daniel; brothers, Frank Forbes and wife Kathy of New York, John Forbes and wife Shirley and James Forbes and wife Laura of Greenville; and sisters, Emma Forbes and Mollie Rhodes and husband James of Greenville.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Billy Forbes; sister, Minnie O’Quinn; and granddaughter, Adriana Forbes.
Arrangements were under the direction of Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home in Emory.