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James

Brisco

Forbes

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June 27, 2014

James Brisco Forbes, 89, of 115 Friels Dr. died Friday June 27, 2014 at his residence. Mr. Forbes was born in Rockbridge County the son of the late Jesse and Ida May Plott Forbes. He was also preceded in death by his first wife Wilma Gann Forbes as well as his second wife Mary Fogus Carper Forbes, one daughter Susie Forbes, one sister Virginia Bayne, three brother Charles Forbes, Eugene Forbes, and Russell Forbes, and one granddaughter Nita Bell Forbes. James retired in 1983 after 43 years of service to MeadWestvaco in the Wood Department. Mr. Forbes was also involved with the LOA. He was a very avid outdoorsman and gardener in his spare time. Surviving are five daughters Elva Sollars and husband James of Covington, Carol Stiltner of Grundy, Ruth Nicely and husband Richard of Clifton Forge, Teresa Elam and husband Stanley of Williamsburg, and Donna Pullin and husband Mike of Hot Springs, four sons James William Forbes and wife Ngyen, Jerry Forbes and wife Irene, Delmas Forbes and wife Gail, and Jerome Forbes and wife Robin all of Covington, 27 grandchildren, 61 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild, a number of nieces, nephews, and cousins, and a caregiver Amy Tingler. The funeral service will be held Monday June 30, 2014 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Arritt Funeral Home with the Rev. Doug Hollenbeck officiating. Interment will be held at Cedar Hill Cemetery. The family will receive their friends from noon till service time at the Arritt Funeral Home. Cemetery Information Monday, June 30, 2014 Cedar Hill Cemetery 1521 S. Carpenter Dr. Covington,VA - 24426 Service Monday, June 30, 2014 02:00 PM Arritt Funeral Home Chapel 1102 S. Highland Ave. Covington,Virginia - 24426 Visition Monday, June 30, 2014 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM Arritt Funeral Home Chapel 1102 S. Highland Ave. Covington,Virginia - 24426
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Sonja Helton

Dec 11, 2023

Praying for the Carter family

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Vannessa Bennett

Dec 11, 2023

My prayers go out to the Carter family.

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David liggins Sr

Dec 11, 2023

Condolences to the family nd may the Lord bless you all.

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James hiser

Dec 11, 2023

I’m sorry for ur loss I’ve known Afton my whole life truely good people she will be missed

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Dec 11, 2023

Please accept my most sincere sympathy. May fond memories become treasures of the heart. Prayers and love, Donna S. Nicely

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Dianne Garcia

Dec 11, 2023

My heart goes out to the family. I had the wonderful opportunity of teaching Afton and her mother and father. Afton was a sweet young lady and always a joy with a smile on her face. I am so sorry for the whole family! Please accept my sympathy, to you all.
Dianne Garcia

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Dr. Carmen Chambers-Nash Richmond, Va.

Dec 11, 2023

Prayers and Love for the family.

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Dr. Carmen Chambers-Nash

Dec 11, 2023

Condolences and Love to the family. Richmond, Va.

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Scott Family

Dec 10, 2023

Ccndolences To The Carter Family

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Alvin Boguess 807 Jonestown rd covington va

Dec 10, 2023

Mr Carter was a good man I don't think he met anyone that he did not know always talk to me like a true friend he will be miss

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Pamela Quarles. Richmond VA

Dec 10, 2023

My deepest condolences. Always keep the memories close. GOD BLESS

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Dec 10, 2023

Crazy and lovable

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