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CHARLES EARL FORBES Sr.

1927 - 2015

BORN

1927

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Park Lawn Funeral Home - Kansas City

8251 Hillcrest Road

Kansas City, Missouri

CHARLES FORBES Obituary

Charles E. Forbes Sr., 87, of Archie, MO, formerly of KCMO, passed away September 12, 2015. Visitation begins at 12 pm followed by funeral services at 1 pm, Friday, September 18 at Park Lawn Funeral Home 8251 Hillcrest Road, KCMO. Interment with military honors will follow in Green Lawn Cemetery. Suggested contributions are to Twin Lakes Hospice, Clinton, MO. Charles was born, October 16, 1927 to Edgar W. and Marvel L. Forbes in KCMO. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and was a boilermaker with Local Union 83. Charles was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Betty Forbes; 4 sisters and 5 brothers. Survivors include his children, Charles Forbes Jr. (Brenda), Robert Forbes, Sherry Rodriguez, Peggy Minton (Doug), Larry Forbes (Laurie), Sandy Gibbs (Bobby), Gary Forbes; honorary daughters, Vickie Hollingsworth and Joyce Forbes; 22 grandchildren; 35 great- grandchildren; 3 great great- grandchildren. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home 816-523-1234

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Published by Kansas City Star on Sep. 16, 2015.

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Brenda Branscom

October 16, 2015

Happy Birthday Charles

Brenda Branscom

October 16, 2015

Happy Birthday Charles

Brenda Branscom

October 16, 2015

Happy Birthday Charles

Petrina Bell

September 21, 2015

My thoughts are with your family , May the God of all comfort be with you during this time of distress.

Barbara Hofstetter

September 20, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.

Cindy Carroll

September 20, 2015

So sorry for your loss. Uncles Charles was a kind, caring man and a great dancer. I have fond memories of visiting in Kansas City and when the family would come to the farm. He will be missed by many! My prayers for all of the family during this difficult time.

Patti (Coons) Joyce

September 18, 2015

My deepest regards to the Forbes family. Though many years have passed, since the days I would beg Peggy to come up, and play. I have fond memories of this beautiful family, on Hillcrest, and I am truly sorry for your loss.

Bob

September 18, 2015

I am grateful for the life of Mr. Forbes. Thanks to his service and to the service of others in our armed forces, my family and I have been able to lead our lives in freedom and peace.

Steve & Sue Ward

September 18, 2015

My condolences to the family. It was a pleasure to be made part of the warm family of the Forbes and Charles had always open arms for me. I will miss him and Betty forever.

Ruth Spurgeon

September 18, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.

Brenda Branscom

September 17, 2015

I already miss you buddy, we had some fun didn't we. Thank you for all the laughs, a lot of them at Peggy's expense!

Brian and Kerri Brunell

September 17, 2015

It was an honor to meet and work with your father and family. Thank you

Cheryl Ketcher

September 17, 2015

My prayers are with all of you. Uncle Charles always had a smile for you and a hug. We were blessed to have known him.

Donna Davenport

September 16, 2015

I will miss my Uncle Charles. So thankful for all the wonderful memories of times with him, especially times when he visited the farm. Praying God's peace for my cousins. Love you all!

Linda Woods

September 16, 2015

To the Forbes Family,
Wishing you love and blessings at this time of sorrow...Wish I could be there for you... But my thoughts and prayers are with you....

Love Always,

Your Cousin
Linda Woods

rosetta beemer (Schlagle)

September 16, 2015

Peggy Sandy Larry and the rest of the family. I will be there in thought today. My deppest sympathy to you all.

DeAnna Boose

September 16, 2015

Sandy, May God bless you and your Family at this time of sorrow.

Dianne Hon

September 16, 2015

My sympathy to the family.

Gayle Rodriguez-Castillo

September 16, 2015

You were the best Grandpa ever. I love you. I will cherish our time together and carry you in my heart.

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Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Park Lawn Funeral Home - Kansas City

8251 Hillcrest Road, Kansas City, MO 64138

Sep

18

Funeral service

1:00 p.m.

Park Lawn Funeral Home - Kansas City

8251 Hillcrest Road, Kansas City, MO 64138

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18

Interment

Green Lawn Cemetery

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