Paul Eugene Forbes, Sr., 87

Paul Eugene Forbes, Sr., 87, Vinton, Ohio, formerly of Minersville, Ohio went to be with the Lord January 16, 2019, at his home in Vinton, Ohio. Paul was- born May 18, 1931 to Francis Eugene and Elsie Zahl Forbes. 

Paul was married to Dorothy Rhodes on March 19, 1953. Paul worked at Philip Sporn Power Plant for 41 years. Paul and Dorothy enjoyed traveling and fishing and camping with their grandchildren at Forked Run State Park.

He is survived by sons Paul Jr (Ann), Randy (Cindy Park), and Chris Forbes, grandchildren, Jeremy Forbes, Keith Forbes, Mark Forbes, Rachel Spaun, and Brandon Larkins; great-grandchildren, Madelyn, Baylee, Jansen, and Gage, sisters, June Sayre, Marge Reuter, and Helen Jones; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by
his wife Dorothy and son Mark.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at 4 p.m. at the Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home in Pomeroy with Pastor Ann Forbes officiating. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service.   A committal service will take place on Monday, January 21, 2019 at 11 a.m. at the Gilmore Cemetery.  

A registry is available at www.andersonmcdaniel.com