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David Lee Forbes

Male 1951 - 2022  (70 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  David Lee Forbes was born on 4 Sep 1951 in Washington County, , , Tennessee (son of Murphy Abraham Forbes and Edith Hughes); died on 18 Jan 2022 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Fairview United Methodist Church Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee.

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    JONESBOROUGH - Mr. David Lee “Dave” Forbes, age 70, Jonesborough, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at Johnson City Medical Center.
    Mr. Forbes was born September 4, 1951, in Johnson City and the son of the late Murphy & Edith Hughes Forbes. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Danny Joe Forbes and Ben Forbes.
    He retired from CenturyLink after 39 years of service. He enjoyed making crafts, particularly walking sticks, researching genealogy, metal detecting, trout fishing and spending time with his grandkids.
    Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Janie Forbes; son, Bryan Forbes; grandchildren, Ashley Forbes and Justyn Forbes; sister, Edna Mooneyham (Brantley); and several nephews, nieces and close friends.
    Friends may come by Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home Saturday, January 22, 2022, from 10:00-1:00 pm to view and sign the register. Graveside services will be conducted 2:00 pm Saturday at Fairview Cemetery with Pastor Jeremy Dykes officiating.
    Pallbearers will be Pete Story, Jeff Osborne, Neil Hale, Tim Carmon, Cody Patterson and Hunter Royston.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Murphy Abraham Forbes was born on 5 Jul 1901 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina (son of John Wesley Forbes and Rosa Burleson); died on 29 Apr 1985 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Maple Lawn Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee.

    Murphy married Edith Hughes about 1950. Edith was born on 16 Dec 1915 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 7 Jan 1990 in Johnston County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Maple Lawn Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Edith Hughes was born on 16 Dec 1915 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 7 Jan 1990 in Johnston County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Maple Lawn Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee.
    Children:
    1. 1. David Lee Forbes was born on 4 Sep 1951 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Jan 2022 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Fairview United Methodist Church Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  John Wesley Forbes was born on 24 Jun 1876 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina (son of Abraham M. Forbes and Susan Insco); died on 12 Aug 1968 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Tanglewood Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina.

    John married Rosa Burleson about 1900 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Rosa was born on 24 May 1881 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 27 Nov 1977 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Tanglewood Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Rosa Burleson was born on 24 May 1881 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 27 Nov 1977 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Tanglewood Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina.
    Children:
    1. 2. Murphy Abraham Forbes was born on 5 Jul 1901 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 29 Apr 1985 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Maple Lawn Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee.
    2. Lora Agnes Forbes was born on 11 Mar 1903 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 20 Feb 2002 in , Avery County, North Carolina, .
    3. William Cody Forbes was born on 1 Mar 1907 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 1 Oct 2005 in , Avery County, North Carolina, .
    4. Thelma Forbes was born on 12 Nov 1910 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 20 Nov 2012 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Tanglewood Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina.
    5. Elsie Margaret Forbes was born on 11 Aug 1912 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 4 Jun 2004 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Tanglewood Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina.
    6. Kit Carson Forbes was born on 1 Mar 1914 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 6 Jan 2000 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Tanglewood Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina.
    7. John Wesley Forbes, Jr. was born on 18 Aug 1915 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 15 Apr 1995 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Tanglewood Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina.
    8. Edna Forbes was born on 1 Apr 1919 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 2 Apr 1921 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Tanglewood Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Abraham M. Forbes was born on 1 Jun 1846 in Carter County, , , Tennessee (son of Simon Forbes and Rachel Richardson); died on 1 Jun 1935 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Montezuma Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina.

    Abraham married Susan Insco about 1867 in North Carolina, , , . Susan was born on 14 Jan 1850 in Franklin County, , , North Carolina; died on 29 Jun 1931 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Montezuma Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Susan Insco was born on 14 Jan 1850 in Franklin County, , , North Carolina; died on 29 Jun 1931 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Montezuma Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina.
    Children:
    1. Mary Forbes was born on 1 Oct 1868 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 3 Nov 1967 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Phillips Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina.
    2. Rachel Forbes was born on 11 Feb 1871 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 11 Apr 1960; was buried in Montezuma Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina.
    3. Queen Belle Forbes was born on 25 Feb 1875 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 5 Jan 1970 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Tanglewood Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina.
    4. 4. John Wesley Forbes was born on 24 Jun 1876 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 12 Aug 1968 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Tanglewood Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina.
    5. Jocester Forbes was born on 23 Sep 1878 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 15 Feb 1971 in Burke County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Burke Memorial Park, , Burke County, North Carolina.
    6. George Mead Forbes was born on 20 Mar 1882 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 23 Feb 1959 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Montezuma Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina.
    7. Hettie Myrtle Forbes was born on 27 Sep 1889 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 7 Nov 1975 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Tanglewood Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina.