Obituary and services for Capt. Clay Forbes
May 4, 1940 - April 4, 2013
Obituary
Mr. R. Clay Forbes, 72, of Suwanee, GA, formerly of Stone Mountain, GA,
passed away on April 4, 2013. Clay was a 1963 Auburn graduate, served in the US
Air Force and then went on to retire as a Captain with Delta Airlines after 31
years of dedicated service. His greatest joy in life was when he was flying.
Clay is survived by his wife of 48 years, Colleen M. Forbes; sons Michael
Craig (Jennifer), Ryan Clay (Kelly); grandson Braeden Clay whom he adored;
mother Marie Duncan Forbes Coles, of Pittsview, AL; sister Marilyn "Sissy" Ball,
of Pensacola, FL and many nieces and nephews. He was a devoted husband, loving
father and grandfather, a true friend and Christian. He will be sorely missed by
everyone.
The family will receive friends from 6-8pm on Monday, April 8 at Roswell
Funeral Home, 950 Mansell Rd., Roswell, GA 30076. The Funeral Service will be
held at 9:30am Tuesday, April 9 at Johns Creek Baptist Church, 6910 McGinnis
Ferry Road, Alpharetta, GA 30005. Clay will be laid to rest with military honors
at 1pm Tuesday at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to The Delta Care Fund, which
provides for Delta families in need and Atlanta Lab Rescue, because Clay was
every Labs friend.
~ IN MEMORY ~
DL Capt. R. Clay Forbes
May 4, 1940 ~ April 4, 2013
Word has been received with the unexpected death of retired DL
Captain R. Clay Forbes. Captain Clay Forbes hired on with Delta 06-02-1969
and retired at the mandatory age 60 in 2000, based ATL. Born May 4, 1940 Ralph Clay Forbes was 72 years of age at
the time of his passing Thursday evening April 4, 2013.
Captain Forbes is survived by his wife Colleen. Personal condolences may be sent to the Forbes family at
6905 Blackthorn Lane , Suwanee GA 30024-5344 ... (770) 888-8575
Arrangements have not yet been confirmed but will be passed along when
known.
Thank you,
~ Carol Faulkner, PCN death notice communicatordeath@pilotcommunication.nethttp://pcnflightwest.blogspot.com/
~ Carol Faulkner, PCN death notice communicatordeath@pilotcommunication.nethttp://pcnflightwest.blogspot.com/
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