Funeral services for Mr. Vernon Forbes, 86, of Tylertown, MS will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, January 14, 2019 at Hartman Hughes Funeral Home Chapel in Tylertown, MS with Rev. Jimmy Smith officiating.  Burial will be in the Rushing Cemetery.

Mr. Forbes passed away at Billdora Senior Care on Friday, January 11, 2019. He was born December 02, 1932 in Elkhart, Kansas to the late Freddie Leroy and Alma Emily Forbes. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his wife Barbara Forbes; five brothers; and four sisters.

Vernon served in the Korean War. He was a member of the American Legion Post 56 in Tylertown, MS. In his pastime he enjoyed listening to classic country and southern gospel music. Mr. Forbes also loved to go fishing.

Survivors include his children Bonnie (Johnny) Ezell and Kenneth R. Forbes; grandchildren Amanda Maronge, Angel Maronge, and Steven Forbes; Great Granddaughter Bailey Gayle LeBouef; two brothers; two sisters; and a host of nieces, nephews, and loving family.

Visitation will be at Hartman Hughes Funeral Home on Sunday, January 13, 2019 from 6:30 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. and Monday, January 14, 2019 from 10:00 A.M. until service time at 11:00 A.M.

Pallbearers will be Keith Sanford, Mason McKenzie, Cameron Boyd, Hayden Hitt, Ambrosio Villafranco, and Dustin Sorrow.

Hartman-Hughes Capps Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. Family and friends may sign the online guest book at www.hartmanhughesfuneralhome.com