Ray L. Forbes

Ray Forbes Obituary

Ray L. Forbes, 76, entered into God's eternal care Saturday, September 30, 2006, at Hanover Hospital. Ray was the loving husband of Shelby J. (Beard) Forbes with whom he would have been married for 49 years on October 27, 2006. Born August 6, 1930, in Mitchell County, N.C., he was the son of the late Earl and Lizzie (Laws) Forbes. Ray retired from the Hanover Borough after 37 years as a devoted Mechanic Supervisor. Mr. Forbes was a member of Bethel United Church of Christ, Spring Grove. He was a former Member of the Hanover Rod & Custom Club. In his spare time, as Ray would always say he enjoyed "Old Cars and Pretty Women." In addition to his loving wife Shelby, Ray is survived by two sons, Jerry A. Forbes and his wife, Lucinda Ann of Norfolk, Va., and Brian Lee Forbes and his wife, Candy of Hanover; seven grandchildren, Justice Forbes, Carly Forbes, Nick Forbes, Dawn Forbes, Lisa Gaugler, Jason Perkins, and Josh Perkins; six great-grandchildren, Derrick Gaugler, Andrew Gaugler, Hannah Gaugler, and Brianna Gaugler, Kayla Gaugler, and Zachary Gaugler; three brothers, Junior Forbes, Ralph Forbes, and Carol Forbes, all of North Carolina; and three sisters, Florence Duvall, Mary Jane Dellinger, and Judy Honeycutt, all of North Carolina. He was preceded in death by one grandson, Tyler R. Forbes. A funeral service to celebrate and remember Ray's life will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday at Bethel United Church of Christ, 2112 Yingling Drive, Spring Grove, with his Pastor the Rev. Lou Ann Jones Officiating. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Hanover. A viewing and time to share memories with the family will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Kenworthy Funeral Home, Inc., 269 Frederick St., Hanover. Serving as casketbearers will be, Kenneth Berwager, Jack Hetrick, Derrick Gaugler, Josh Perkins, Justice Forbes, Nic Forbes, and Lloyd Gaugler. If you wish to make contributions in Ray's name the family suggests they may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, New York 10018.

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Published by Evening Sun from Oct. 1 to Oct. 4, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Ray Forbes

10 Entries

tammy beard-brucculeri

October 7, 2006

Aunt Deanie,Brian,Candy,Jerry,Cindy and kids...My heart is heavy with sadness at your loss. Uncle Ray was always a bright spot in my life.He was the only Uncle on that side that I knew and shared a closeness with. He always told me how beautiful I was and how proud he was of me. I will miss him very much. Trust that he is in good hands, and with good company.Right about now I'm thinking he is telling Butch how the boys did at the racetrack last weekend.Every time I see an antique car I will think of him.My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Love Always.
Tammy & Dominick

Tosha Toney

October 5, 2006

Uncle Ray was always good at making everyone laugh, and I will miss him picking on me. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Russ Hilbert and Family

October 4, 2006

With our deepest sympathy.

Calvin Kohler

October 3, 2006

Shelby,
Ray was a good man and would always do anything in his power to help out. We'll miss him always.
(The Bulldowzer)

Jerry and Stacey Yost

October 3, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Keep your memories close.

Terry Hockensmith

October 3, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Ray was a good man and a good boss. Hockey talked of him often. I remember he always had a smile for me and the kids when we used to visit the sheds. Our memories will keep him with us always.

pauline kraft

October 3, 2006

Shelby,Brian,Jerry
My prayers are with you, Ray will be missed by you all, he was a good man , but now no more pain and sorrow, God Bless all

Nancy & Tom Klunk

October 2, 2006

You have our deepest sympathy

Steve and Deb Yost

October 1, 2006

Ray was a gentle, kind, caring man. He would always have a smile on his face and words of wisdom to share We enjoyed many conversations with Ray tremendously. Rays love for Shelby would show everytime he talked about her, his face would glow and his eyes would glisten. He loved to hear her sing, whether it be on a choir or in their home. Our deepest heartfelt sympathy to family and friends.

Becky Bankert

October 1, 2006

Shelby, Brian and Jerry;
Sam, Adam and I, are so very sorry for your loss. Ray was a good man and will be missed. May the Lord bless you and be with you in this truly sad time

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