Neal B. Forbes D.M.D.

Neal B. Forbes, D.M.D., age 76 passed away February 25, 2024. He was born October 3, 1947 in Painesville, Ohio to the late Dr. Robert S. Forbes Sr. and Harriet B. (Bradley) Forbes.
Neal was a lifelong area resident. He retired from his dental practice, Forbes Dental, Inc. in 2013. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, reading and playing his bass guitar on the Praise Team at First Church, Congregational. He was a 1965 graduate of Mentor High School where he was Class President. He then went on to The Ohio State University earning a B.S. in Zoology and then his D.M.D. from The University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. Neal was a member of The Northeastern Ohio Dental Society serving as President in 1989, The Ohio Dental Association serving on Council of Dental Education and Council of Dental Specialty Groups. He also was a member of The American Dental Association, The Academy of General Dentistry, The Ohio Academy of General Dentistry serving as President in 1996-1998 and The Pierre Fauchard Academy, International Dental Honor Society and The Academy of Dentistry Internationale where he was named a Fellow in 1997. He also was a faithful member of First Church, Congregational since 1954 and served on all committees and chaired most of them over the years, including the Board of Christian Education, ex-officio representative to the Church Council, and teacher of the Confirmation Class. His fraternal memberships included Temple Lodge # 28 F&AM where he Master in 1993, Painesville Chapter #46 R.A.M. where he was High Priest in 1995, Painesville Council #104 R&S.M. serving as Illustrious Master in 1998 and 1999 and Eagle Commandery #29, K.T. He was instrumental in the formation of Chapter 1 of Masonic Motorcycle Club International. Neal was an active member of Painesville Exchange Club from 1974 - 1994 and served on the Board of Trustees for Crossroads, Lake County Adolescent Counseling Services from 1980-1986, serving as Secretary from 1983-1986.
He is survived by his wife and high school sweetheart, Norma (Poole) Forbes, daughter Allison (David) Etling, son Wes, grandson Oliver Etling, brother Dr. Robert S. (Marcia) Forbes Jr. and sister Marcia (Dr. Richard) Tirpak and nieces Leslie, Ellen and Emily and nephew Bradley and his mother-in-law Phrania Poole. He also leaves his furry companion, Willow. He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter Jennifer.
Visitation will take place Thursday, February 29, 2024, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Johnson Funeral Home, 368 Mentor Avenue, Painesville. A Masonic Memorial Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will take place Friday, March 1, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Tom Cofer of First Church, Congregational officiating. Burial will follow in Mentor Cemetery.
Memorial contributions are suggested to a charity of your choice.