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Ron Forbes Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Aug. 26 to Aug. 29, 2017.

RON G. FORBES

DOW — Ron G. Forbes passed away quietly on Aug. 20, 2017 at his home in Dow, Illinois.

Ron was born Aug. 12, 1937 in Alton, Illinois. He graduated from Alton High School in 1955. He retired from Laclede Steel. Ron met his wife Patsy while square-dancing at the Hoedowners Square Dance Club in Wood River. They married on Ron's Birthday in 2000 and had seventeen happy years together. They attended Bethel Methodist and Dow Baptist Church in Dow, Illinois.

Antique cars and hot rods were a passion of Ron's. He grew up building, repairing, and racing hot rods at various tracks in the metro east. He enjoyed showing his cars to others and was a regular presence at car shows. He belonged to several car clubs and was active in planning and participating in events.

He was also an active member of the Tri-County Antique Club and was a regular volunteer at all events. He also enjoyed bowling with many of his friends at the Tri-County Senior League in Jerseyville.

Most of all, Ron spent countless hours assisting family and friends; Ron could fix just about anything. He was a devoted son who spent many hours helping his mother. Ron was an unselfish person who will be missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his wife, Patsy (nee Lorch) Forbes, his mother Dorothy Dormeyer, daughter Kip Hoosier of Quincy, Illinois, niece Terri Ann Hart, nephews Jay and Scott Forbes, three half-brother's (Steve Forbes of Alton, Illinois; Jerry Forbes of East Alton; and Rick Forbes of Edwardsville), half-sister Evonne Vave of Tawas, Michigan, stepdaughter Susan (nee Kanyo) Pepper of Jerseyville, Illinois, stepson Len Kanyo of O'Fallon, Illinois, and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Clement Forbes and brother Terry.

A celebration of life service will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. with a memorial service beginning at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 31 at Alexander & Gubser Funeral Home, 108 N Liberty St, Jerseyville, Illinois 62052, Pastor Jon Lorch will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Jersey County Relay For Life.

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Howard Harris

September 1, 2017

Please accept our sympathy for the loss of Ron. He was a kind hearted man and will be missed by family and friends.

August 30, 2017

Steve, Kathy and family,
We are sending our love and sympathy on the passing of Ron. He was a kind soul and will be missed by many. We are sorry we aren't able to make his visitation or service.
Rohland and Susie Pruetzel

Larry and Cheryl Champa

August 30, 2017

Ron was a wonderful friend to many. He will be missed. Praying for his family.

Cecil & Candy Payne

August 28, 2017

Ron's friendship, smile and laugh will always be with me. I have so many fond memories of him and especially getting to help restore his corvette and even let me take it out on dates in the early 60.s. Ron was a true friend. He will be missed greatly. Prayers go out to his wife and family.