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Nathaniel Harriam Forbes
1924 - 2025
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Nathaniel Forbes Obituary
September 15, 1924 - October 31, 2025
Nathaniel Harriam Forbes, lifelong resident of Stuarts Draft, VA, died Friday, October 31, 2025, at Shenandoah Nursing Home.
He was born on September 15, 1924, the youngest son of the late John William Forbes, Sr,. and Cornelia May Welch Forbes in Bedford County, VA.
Nathaniel had been a teacher in Augusta County Schools and at Waynesboro High School. He was a member of St. Michael's United Church of Christ, formerly German Reform Church.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Olive Hope Wise Forbes, on January 15, 2003. He was also preceded in death by nine of his brothers and sisters and a number of nieces and nephews.
There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Friends may visit the family at any time.
A Graveside service will be held at St. Michael's United Church of Christ, Bridgewater, on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 3 p.m. Following the service in the cemetery, the family will receive friends in the social hall of the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Saint Michael's United Church of Christ Building Fund, PO Box 101, Bridgewater, VA 22812 or a charity of your choice.
Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral & Cremation Service in Bridgewater. Condolences to the family may be shared at www.johnsonfs.com.
Johnson Funeral & Cremation Service
Bridgewater, VA
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Douglas Gordon
November 7, 2025
Un homme merveilleux. Au revoir, Monsieur Forbes.
Ashley Shackelford Stonaker
November 7, 2025
My absolute favorite teacher, French I, II, III, about 1957-59. I have never forgotten him. I also had his wife for English the year they became engaged. I wish him peace and also his family.
Delma king
November 6, 2025
I worked at the retirement home where he lived it was such a pleasure to take home his food
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