of Jonesboro, AR
May 20, 1946 - May 11, 2015
Rick L. Forbus, 68, of Jonesboro, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2015 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born May 20, 1946 in Yakima, WA. Rick worked 20 ½ years for the Jonesboro Fire Department. He served as the Fire Marshall for 6 years and also owned his own business as a process server. He was a member of the Jonesboro First Assembly of God, and was a member of Masonic Lodge #129, Jonesboro Exchange Club, American Legion, V.F.W., and a CASA volunteer for 17 years. Rick served in the U.S. Army for three years during the Vietnam War. He loved to hunt, fish, play with his grandchildren, usher and provide security at the church. He would help friends, family and anyone he could, anyway he could. He was also an amateur radio operator.
Rick is preceded in death by his brother, Kerry Cottrell.
Survivors include his loving wife of 46 years, Marilyn Herring Forbus; his mother, Pauline Caton Cottrell; a son, Greg Forbus; a daughter, Crystal Poole and son-in-law Terry; four grandchildren, Amanda Pratt, Joseph Poole, Melissa Counts, and Beth Poole; six great grandchildren, Jane, Priscilla and Jacob Pratt, Max and Molly Counts and CJ Davis; and a brother, Gordon Forbus.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 5-8 pm at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 West Washington Avenue in Jonesboro.
Chapel services will be 1 pm Thursday at the funeral home with Bro. Matt Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery.
Joseph Poole, Bob Misak, Joey Misak, Butch Herring, Buddy Herring and Kevin Tate will serve as active pallbearers.
Members of the current and retired Jonesboro Fire Department and the Jonesboro Exchange Club will serve as honorary pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to CASA, 511 Union St # 327, Jonesboro, AR 72401.
our thoughts are with you
Marilyn, I am so sorry to hear about Rick. I want you to know you and your family are in our prayers.
Dave and pat allis
Marilyn, I am so sorry for your loss. Just wanted you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
We are so sorry for the loss of Rick. He was such a good man always so helpful. The sanitation department is praying for the family and we are truly sorry for your loss.
sincerely
COJ Sanitation Department
Marilyn and family,
So very sorry about Rick's passing. May God keep you close and His grace abound for you now. Our prayers,
Alan and Mari Mullis
We are praying for you all during this time of loss. Randall is glad and proud that he got to work with Rick at the Fire Department.
Randall & Candy Godwin
Marilyn I know this is a difficult time right now but God is in control and has you, Crystal, and Greg in His hands. You are in my thoughts and prayers Love you, Wanda Faye
Marilyn, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of your family. May God be with you and your family through this very difficult time.
I was deeply saddened by the news about the death of Rick I am so very sorry. This must be a very difficult time for you. Please remember that you are in my thoughts and my prayers. Rick was such a kind soul, and thoughtful neighbor who will be greatly missed by all who knew him. May God bless you and your family during this time and always, - Samantha Vaughn Ingram
Marilyn may the lord bless your family and give you strength to meet your life ahead. Rick is in good hands He knows what heaven really is today. your friend in Christ Leon Blackshear
We are sending prayers for comfort for all of Rick's family, friends and loved ones feeling this loss of him.
Stephen enjoyed serving with Rick for most of their 20 years together as fellow firefighters and calling him friend after retirement.
We are thankful that he is away from us for only a short time until we all meet again. God bless.
Stephen & Peggy
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Marilyn, I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family.
Marilyn and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Rick's passing. You all are in my prayers.
Love,
Shirley Anders
Marilyn, I just found out about Rick today. I am so very sorry for your loss. Rick was a good man and a great friend. I always loved when people would use him for serving papers, because he always got the job done and it was always done right! I'll never forget that big smile he kept on his face! Never saw him without one! I will keep you and your family in my prayers!!!!
Rick was a kind and humble ,truly a gentleman. He was a positive influence on many young people through his involvement with CASA.
I am sorry to hear of Rick's passing. I had a great number of opportunities to work with him on Exchange Club projects in the years I lived in Jonesboro and always enjoyed his company and work ethic. My condolences to the family.
Jay Flanagan
Marilyn you know how much I cared for Rick. I am so sorry for your loss. I now live 3 hours away so I will drive there for the funeral service on Thursday. I wanted to make it on Wednesday but was unable to make arrangements to make it. I have great respect for you and Rick and I want to thank you for allowing memorials to go to CASA. I will definitely make a donation in Rick's honor. I hope I can hug your neck Thursday when I get there. God Bless You. Linda West
Marilyn, You and Rick are such sweet special people and we are so sorry to hear of his passing. We are praying that God carries you through this time til we see Rick again!
Love and Prayers!
Marilyn, we are so sorry to hear of Rick's passing. We will always remember what a great couple you were and great neighbors as well. Will keep you and your family in our prayers.