BORN

1932

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors

4635 Oakwood Drive

Odessa, Texas

Robert Forbess Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 7, 2017.

Robert Lee Forbess went to be with the Lord on February 5, 2017 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Bob was born to Herbert and Lorene Forbess on October 20, 1932 in Brownwood, Texas. He grew up in Andrews, Texas and graduated from Andrews High School in 1951. Bob served in the Army from 1954 to 1956. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science from McMurry College in 1958. Bob married Anita Drury on June 5, 1965 in Brownwood, Texas. He coached for a few years and was in sales for many years. Bob had just recently retired from Culligan Water after twenty years of service. He was a longtime member of First Baptist Church where he served as an usher and greeted many with a kind word or a joke and a smile. Bob is survived by his sister, Sarah (Bobby) Willey; his children, Rhonda (Phil) Fry, David Forbess, and Scott (Kara) Forbess; step-children, Jennifer (Larry) Askew, Bill (Karen) Bly and Marilyn (Tim) Jones; grandchildren, Nickolas (Cali) and Nathan (Alysa) Rose; Cassidy, Allison and Katelyn Fry; Whitney, Kyle and Hope Forbess; Daniel and Brianne Forbess; Laura (Jim) Conrad and Leighann (Luis) Lopez; Matt Bly and Chris Pitt. He is also survived by nephews, E.W. Forbess, Jr. and Randy Willey; and fourteen great-grandchildren.Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Lorene; his wife, Anita; his brother, E.W. Forbess, Sr; his nephew, Danny Willey and his grandson, Jordan Forbess. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 9, 2017 at Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors in Odessa, Texas from 6:00-8:00 p.m. The funeral will be held on Friday, February 10, at First Baptist Church in Odessa at 10:00 a.m. with Don Norris officiating. The military graveside service will be held on Saturday, February 11 at 10:00 a.m. at Andrews Cemetery in Andrews, Texas. The pallbearers will be David Forbess; Scott and Daniel Forbess; Kory and Kyle Willey; and Pat Fisher. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Services are entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.

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February 11, 2017

Genell Maxwell

Dear Family,
Sorry it took so long about meeting all my cousins. My mother was Bob's half sister, Charlsey Forbess Boyd. That is how we are related. She and Eldred were siblings.

Every time I talked to Bob he commented how we needed to have a family reunion. Sorry we never did.

I am sorry about your loss of your dad and granddad. He fought a good battle against cancer. Richard and I made a donation to the Cancer Fund in his memory. I didn't know who to send about the donation, so I'm sending this note to you about it.

God bless you all,
Genell

February 11, 2017

Stephen Prichard

I'm sorry to hear of your loss. Bob and I worked hard in the oil industry and worked as a great team. May you rest in peace Bob. Rest in peace Bob.

February 10, 2017

Chuck, Kathy, Autumn, Brittany, & Charles Roberts

It is with great sadness that we heard about Bob's passing. He has been a part of our lives for over 18 years, and always had a warm hug and a smile for each of us. He will always hold a very special place in our hearts. His love for God, his family, and life was wonderful to witness, and to experience through the many stories he had to share. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. He will be greatly missed!

February 9, 2017

Deanna Peden

Dear Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Bob was such a sweet spirit and a great man. We will all miss his positive loving greetings on the way into the church services as he served as an usher. I'm praying for you as you go through this difficult loss. Sincerely,

February 9, 2017

Bonnie Bates

Anita,Larry and girls,
I'm so sorry for the loss of Bob. He was always so fun to visit with and to see at the church softball games.
He was a kind and dear man. He and Anita are together with the Lord! What could be better??
I will remember him very fondly as well!!

Bonnie Bates

February 9, 2017

Donna Farley

Just know that I am thinking about you today. Prayers.

February 8, 2017

Yolanda Rankin

Scott, Kara, Daniel and Brianne,

I am so sorry for your loss! It's still hard for me to believe.

When we first joined the church and were getting to know you all, every Sunday, I loved to see Daniel always greet his granddad with a big hug. I know he was loved.

I am praying for you all during this time.

Much love!

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Memorial Events
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Feb

9

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors

4635 Oakwood Drive, Odessa, TX 79761

Feb

10

Funeral

10:00 a.m.

First Baptist Church

Odessa, TX

Feb

11

Graveside service

10:00 a.m.

Andrews Cemetery

Andrews, TX

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Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors

4635 Oakwood Drive, Odessa, TX 79761

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