Milton Dennis Forbes

Milton Dennis Forbes was born on May 30, 1946, and passed from this life on August 31, 2025, surrounded by family and loved ones.
Milton bravely served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War, and was honorably discharged in December 1969 in Norfolk, Virginia. A few years later, he married the love of his life, Mary Ann Littrell, in Liberal, Kansas.
He began his civilian career working for the Rock Island Railroad in Liberal as a car inspector. He also attended a local vocational technical school there, graduating from the carpentry program. Milton later returned to Arkansas City, Kansas, where he worked for the Santa Fe Railroad, before eventually relocating to Oklahoma City. He retired in 2008 after a dedicated career with the City of Oklahoma City Maintenance Department.
Milton lived a life of quiet, steadfast faith, showing his character not just in words but through his actions. At the age of 72, he made a public declaration of his faith through baptism, a testament to the deep convictions he carried throughout his life. ________________________________________ Milton is preceded in death by his: • Grandparents: Andrew and Viola Costner, and Clyde and Edith Forbes • Parents: Father, Robert Forbes, and mother, Elsie Arnold and her husband, Carl Arnold • Grandson: Dustin Eric Chance • Niece: Jackie Mosberg Williams • Siblings: Roberta (Bobbie) Mosberg and her husband Jim, Robert A. Forbes and his wife Marlene • Brother-in-law: Dean McPhail • Mother-in-law: Marian Louise Spangler • Father-in-law: Raleigh Otha Spangler • Sister-in-law: Joan Gail "JoAnn" Bruner ________________________________________ Milton is survived by his beloved wife, Mary Ann Forbes, daughter Karrie J. Littrell, and son Travis D. Littrell. He leaves behind a cherished legacy through his grandchildren: Misti and Alfonso Ortiz, Sherry and Matt Giskie, Tracie and Andrew Rowe, Tyler J. and Tarin Brungardt, Travis Littrell Jr. and his wife Becka Bronson, and Rageen Littrell. He was blessed with many great-grandchildren: Lillianna, Alexander, Isaiah, and Dominic Ortiz; Seda and Kaelyn Giskie; Brayden Adams and Kaylee Rowe; Arabelle Brungardt; Eathon James, Ryan Curtis, and Paegen Rose Littrell. Milton is also survived by his sisters: Verna McPhail, Lonita Ray, Bonita Kay, and Carlene Hancock; Sisters-in-law: Louise Spangler, LaVon Holley (Pat Lawson); Brother-in-law: Donald Spangler and his wife Barbara; And a host of nieces, nephews, and other loving family members and friends.