William E. "Ham" Forbes

William E. "Ham" Forbes

William Forbes Obituary

Published by Chiles' Funeral Home, Inc. from Nov. 2 to Nov. 4, 2008.
FORBES, William E. "Ham", 78, departed October 31, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Catherine Forbes; four daughters, Marcella Burke, Joanndra Jackson (Larry), Cassandra Smith (Ray) and Angelia Cooper (Frederick); brothers, John and James Forbes; 10 grandchildren; four sisters-in-law; one brother-in-law; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at Grayland Baptist Church, 2301 3rd Avenue. Rev. Clifton Whitaker Jr., Pastor, Bishop Larry Jackson, Eulogist. Remains will rest in church one hour prior to service. Interment Quantico National Cemetery at a later date.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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Diane Williams

November 5, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Nathaniel Williams

November 4, 2008

Be Blessed, God will see you through and I will pray for you. Watch him change things. Be Blessed.

Angelia, Fred and Family, I am sorry to read about the passing of your loved one. May you find strength in your fondest memories.
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Robert(Mickey) & Sylvia Melvin

November 4, 2008

When You lose someone very precious,no one else can really know all that You feel. But. please know that many caring thoughts are with You during this time of sorrow.

From the Staff of Chiles Funeral Home

November 4, 2008

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Mark, Bump, MJ & Marcara Wright

November 3, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

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