Robert J. “Bob” Forbes, 92, of Westover, passed away Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, at his home. Bob was born Sept. 7, 1929, in Morgantown, a son of the late Robert Thomas Forbes and Edna Houseman Forbes.
Bob was a United States Army veteran, serving in the Korean War. He was retired from MUB with 30 years of service. Bob loved being outdoors, hunting, fishing and traveling in his camper. He was a member of the Muzzleloaders Association and was a Methodist by faith.
Bob is survived by his wife of 68 years, Joan Queen Forbes; two daughters, Bonita Forbes, of Cheat Lake, and Debbie Forbes Ruckle, of Mount Morris, Pa.; one son, Bobby Forbes and wife Janet, of Morgantown; one sister, Waneta Shank, of Morgantown; one sister-in-law, Linda Queen, of Morgantown; six grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Bob was preceded in death by two sisters, Vivian Gallagher and Louise Davis; and one brother-in-law, Louis Queen.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to your favorite charity.
Friends may call at the McCulla Funeral Home, 770 Fairmont Road, Westover, from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral service on Thursday, Dec. 16, with Pastor Jim Weber officiating. Burial will follow at Beverly Hills Cemetery with graveside military honors.
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