Jimmy Forbes

Jimmy Forbes

Jimmy Forbes Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 23, 2015.
Jimmy Edward Forbes Jimmy Edward Forbes, 65, of Topeka, went home to our Lord Jesus on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 in Overland Park, KS. He was born December 18, 1949 in Topeka, KS; the son of Harry Riley Forbes and Luella May (McFarren-Snodgrass) Forbes. He worked in maintenance at Walmart Wanamaker. He never married and is survived by a brother, Ralph Dwane Forbes of Topeka, KS; sisters, Irene Bell Means and Naomi Artic McFadden of Topeka, KS, and Luella Francis McNellis of Buffalo, MO; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Jimmy was cremated and memorial service will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, July 25, 2015 at South Knollwood Baptist Church, 1813 SW 29th St., Topeka, KS. He was a gentle giant and Big Little Brother. Contributions to help offset family memorial costs may be sent to Ralph Forbes, 2640 SE 29th St., Topeka, KS 66605.

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jimmy daniels

July 24, 2015

I will remember you jimmy as a nice kid and classmate. You really stood head and shoulders above all of us kids. RIP my old friend.

Michele Bloom

July 23, 2015

My thoughts and prayers for the family.

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