Otis "Kennedy" Forbes Jr.

The world has lost a wonderful man. Kennedy visited The Mariners' Museum a few times a year and always stopped by the development office where he amused everyone with his joviality and jokes. He will be missed by the community he endeared himself to and I am honored to have known such a fine man.

Dear Forbes Family,

Kennedy was a true friend and will truly be missed. I only heard of his death today. Kennedy was a "member" of Danny's coffee club for many, many years. That is where we met. Faye and I will have him in our thoughts and prayers.

To the Forbes family: I am so sorry for your loss. My friends and I met Kennedy last year at the Ferguson Center. Our season tickets were next to his. He was a funny, wonderful, caring and engaging Southern gentleman. I was looking forward to a long "theatre relationship" with him. I will miss seeing him. I am sure that you are conversing with the angels, Kennedy.
Kay A. Van Valkenburg

Dear Mrs. Forbes and Family,
My condolences to you and your family. I am the grandson of Simeon Forbes who was the brother of Leander Forbes, Kennedy's grandfather. When I saw Kennedy's picture in the paper I immediately knew that I was related to him. I had communicated with Stuart about twenty years ago concerning the family tree. I would like to see if he or any other member of the family has had any additional success in discovering the family trees. I have accumulated quite a bit...

Dear Mrs Hodson and family,
I was a volunteer with my mother Christine in cardiac rehab over the summer. You Dad truly was an amazing person and touched my heart deeply. I was so sorry to hear of his passing. I only knew him a short time but he will live on in my heart and thoughts, and now he is with God and my grandfather from England.. God's Blessings Gemma Pansch

Dear Mrs. Hodson and family,
I could never begin to explain the sorrow I feel for the loss of your father. He was absolutely one of the most endearing men I have ever known. His genorosity towards those he knew as well as those he did not was something I not only witnessed myself, but often heard about as well. I will miss the stories he often told about his grandchildren and how he swelled with pride everytime he spoke of them. I will never forget when you (Betsy) first...

We will miss his cheerful attitude and singing in class. His dedication was inspiring to us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with Betsy and family.

Kennedy was a wonderful Christian man who sincerely cared about friends and strangers alike. He will be sorely missed, especially at our Thursday morning Men's Fellowship breakfasts.

Mr. Forbes always brought many smiles to share when he visited the Zuni campus, bringing gifts and donations. He was a great supporter of those less fortunate, and we will deeply miss him.

Deborah Banks
Director - Zuni Campus
Presbyterian Homes and Family Services