Obituary

Name: James Merl Forbes Age: 79 Address: New Douglas, IL
Died: Monday, February 1, 2016, 10:40 am Place: at his residence in Rural New Douglas, IL
Born: September 4, 1936 Place: Rural New Douglas, IL
Father: the late: James Berson Forbes Mother: the late: Ida Mae Arndt
Spouse: Marilyn Ann Schoen
Date of Marriage: May 7, 1955
Place of Marriage: Zion Lutheran Church, Mt. Olive, IL.
Schooling: attended school in Marine, Illinois and several country schools.
Church: Zion Lutheran Church, Mt. Olive, IL.
Occupation: Owned and operated J. M. Builders for over 20 years and retired from Rural King, Litchfield, Illinois in 2012.
Interests: Woodworking, gardening, hunting, fishing, riding horses & raising Long Horn Cattle.

Survivors: Wife: Marilyn Ann Forbes, New Douglas, IL. // 2 Sons: Allen (Suzie) Forbes of Gillespie, IL // Kenny Forbes, Murray Center, Centralia, IL // 1 Daughter, Lori Wilhelm of Staunton, IL // 9 Grandchildren: Amy (Jeff) Ruyle // Megan Wilhelm // Amanda (Steve) Provost // Marty Forbes // Jordan Martin // Reese Marshall // Justin (Jada) Wilhelm // Scott Forbes// Mike Forbes 8 Great Grandchildren: Lydia Graves, Hunter & Conner Forbes, Malory, Catherine & Reeser Ruyle, Sophia and Clayton Wilhelm // 4 Sisters, Velma Talick, New Douglas, IL // Laverne Slightom, Carlinville, IL // Lorraine Jackson of Benld, IL and Jean Fox of Dawson, IL // 1 Brother, Ron Forbes of Sorento, IL.
Preceded in Death: Parents, James Berson and Ida Mae Arndt Forbes.

Visitation: Thursday, February 4, 2016, 6 pm - 8 pm Becker & Son Funeral Home, Mt.Olive, IL
Funeral Service: Friday, February 5, 2016, 11 am Becker & Son Funeral Home, Mt. Olive, IL
Burial: New Douglas Cemetery, New Douglas, Illinois
Clergy: Reverend Dale Skeesick
Pallbearers: Grandsons: Justin Wihelm // Scott Forbes // & Marty Forbes // Grandson-In-Law: Jeffery Ruyle // Nephew: John Schoen // Friend and Neighbor: Lyle Dennison
Music: Pianist & Soloist, Ernie Thomack will sing "What A Friend We Have In Jesus" and "In The Garden" at the Funeral Service and "Amazing Grace" at the graveside. A favorite recording chosen by the Grandchildren, "He Walks On Water" by Randy Travis was played at the service.
Lunch: for family and friends will be held at the Assembly of God Church Hall, 1330 North Hackman, Staunton, Illinois
Memorials: Family // Murray Center, Centralia, Illinois
Condolences:beckerandson.com

BECKER & SON FUNERAL HOME, 221 SOUTH POPLAR ST., MT. OLIVE, IL IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS.

Funeral Service

Friday, February 05, 2016
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

BECKER & SON FUNERAL HOME
221 S. POPLAR
MOUNT OLIVE, Illinois 62069