Forbes, William Carlyle

William Carlyle Forbes 78 of Radford went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 21, 2006 at his home.

He was a retired employee of the Radford Army Ammunition Plant, and was a 20 year veteran of the US Air Force having served during the Korean Conflict, he was also a member of the Grand Lodge of Georgia, Triangle Lodge #708, in Albany, GA.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William H. and Verna Forbes, sisters, Nell Brome, Kate Daughtery and brother, Jack Forbes. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Lillian Crosby Forbes of Radford, daughter and son-in-law, Sheila and Cleon of Christiansburg, granddaughters, Jamie and husband Paul Rizak of Oak Harbor, Washington, Amanda Crawford and fianc?e, Danny Collins of Christiansburg, two great grandchildren, Kenneth and Abby, sister, Dixie Forbes, Gastonia, NC., two nieces and three nephews, special friends, Samantha Linkous, Maryanne Gardner and Iva Maxey.

The family would like to send special thanks to the staff of Carilion Home Health and Carilion Hospice and also Dr. Thad Lee, and his caregivers, Lois, Irene, Bonnie and Alice for their excellent care.

There will be no visitation or service. The Forbes family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.