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Robert Forbes Obituary

Robert Clinton Forbes, age 99 of Purcellville, Virginia

Died 12 July, 2025 at his home that he and his wife built in 1960.

Mr. Forbes was born in Dundas, Virginia to the Reverend Walter G. Forbes

and Hattie W. Forbes.

He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II aboard

the U.S.S. Omaha and following his discharge in 1946, entered Lynchburg College,

where he received his BA degree in 1950. He met and married

his wife of 73 years, Nina Harris of Lynchburg. They moved

with their two sons to Leesburg, Virginia in 1955 where Mr. Forbes worked

with the State Health Department until Leesburg's first Town Manager,

Robert Sharp, hired him as Director of Planning & Zoning in 1962.

Leesburg's population at the time was less than 3,000 persons

And Leesburg was one of only three towns in the State to have Planning

Directors.

Mr. Forbes retired in 1984, having served 22 years as Director.

He was active in community affairs when he was young. He served as State Director

of The Junior Chamber of Commerce. In the Lions Club, he held the offices of:

Treasurer, President, and Zone Chairman. He was a Charter Member and Deacon

of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church and was a Mason for over 70 years. He was also

an avid golfer and member of Loudoun Golf and Country Club for many years.

Mr. Forbes is survived by his wife Nina Harris Forbes, his son Richard W. Forbes

And Richard's wife, Margaret Ann Weaver Forbes. One son, Walter G. (Greg) Forbes

preceded him in death, as well as his sister Emma Ruth Forbes Stevenson (Bob).

He is also survived by nieces Cynthia Stevenson Flynn (Rick),

Susan Stevenson Greene (Bobby) and several cousins of the Harris & Forbes Clan. Robert Clinton Forbes

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Published by Loudoun Times-Mirror from Jul. 18 to Jul. 19, 2025.

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O.Leland Mahan

July 20, 2025

Robert was a wonderful person who was very accommodating and always with a smile.He was

larry belote

July 16, 2025

Wonderful family who were friends of my parents and shared much with me over the years. Peace and comfort!

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