George W. Forbes, Jr.

Skip, beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend passed away from cancer at the age of 53 on November 15, 2012 at home surrounded by love. He was born in Toledo, Ohio to George and Pauletta Ruby (Franklin) Forbes, Sr. on January 31, 1959.

A 1977 Start High School graduate, Skip married his childhood sweetheart, Cindy Gale on November 13, 1982 and had two children. He enjoyed riding his ATV on the sand dunes, his model R/C cars and airplanes and he loved to ride his Harley. Skip was a CB'er since 18 years old and the family thanks the CB friends for the countless hours of conversations. He was a mechanic for 17 years at LCB of MRDD and retired April 2005.

Skip was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Marian Gale in October 2012; brothers-in-law, Kenny Gale in June 2004 and Tommy Gale in September 1989.

Skip is survived by the love of his life, wife of 30 years, Cindy; his loving children, Angie and Joshua (Kim) Forbes; grandchildren, Brian, Darryl and Haylee; his furry friend, Sierra and best friends, Jamie Tilton and Tony Gale; parents, George and Pauletta Forbes, Sr.; sisters, Rosie Forbes, Sally (Gary) Vess; brother, Greg (Christine) Forbes; father-in-law, Ken Gale; brothers-in-law, Tony (Maureen) Gale and Michael (Louise) Fraszewski; sisters-in-law, Julie Justine (Gary) Jagodzinski, Rita (Bob) Amstutz and nephew, Michael Robinson, along with many other loving nieces, nephews and friends.

The family would like to thank Dr. Harold Barlekamp and Odyssey Hospice, especially Brittany for their loving care and kindness to Skip and his family. Special thanks to Pastor Dan Ellis and Brother Jeff Ellis of Heritage Baptist Church for your kindness, prayers and visits.

The Newcomer Funeral Home assisted the family with professional services. Family and friends will be received on Monday, November 19, 2012 from 2-8:00 p.m. at Heritage Baptist Church, 5542 Lewis Ave., Toledo, OH 43612. Funeral services will begin 12 Noon on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at the church with visitation one hour prior. Interment will follow at Toledo Memorial Park.

Skip was an avid motorcycle enthusiast and would like to invite his motorcycle friends to take his last ride with him from Heritage Baptist Church to Toledo Memorial Park.

Memorial Contributions in honor of Skip may be made to Heritage Baptist Church or to Odyssey Hospice, 1745 Indian Wood Circle, Suite 200, Maumee, OH 43537.

"From the moment we saw each other, we wanted to meet. From the moment we met, we wanted to know each other. From the moment we knew each other, we were in love. From the moment we loved each other, we wanted to share our lives together… and from that moment to this moment and for all the moments to come, we have loved each other with all our hearts."