Walton W. Forbes, 81 of Tylertown, MS passed away Monday, July 1, 2024 at the Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center in McComb, MS. He was born Tuesday, December 22, 1942 in Lexie, MS the last of seven children of John Reece and Lillie Mae Dillon Forbes.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 6, 2024 from 8:00 AM until funeral service at 11:00 AM at Magee`s Creek Baptist Church, 174 Darbun Road, Jayess, MS. Burial will follow in the Elliott Cemetery. Bro. Buddy Day will officiate. Hartman Hughes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 601-876-3712

Mr. Forbes was a member of Magee's Creek Baptist Church and proudly served a full term with the US Army National Guard. He loved telling stories about his experiences in life, working on his farm, and traveling. Mr. Forbes greatest passion in life was spending time with his family and best friend, Ottis Sauls.  His memory will be cherished by many.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Jo Evelyn Sauls Forbes; father, John Reece Forbes; and mother, Lillie Mae Dillon Forbes.

Survivors include his son, Walton Brit Forbes (Angelee Elizabeth); grandchildren, Samuel Wade Forbes, Dillon Joseph Forbes, Alyssa Kathryn Williams, Gabriel Wayne Williams, Hannah Nichole Williams, Wyatt Charles Williams, and Maddoux Drew Williams; companion of 15 years Elizabeth Bryant; along with a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and loving family.

Pallbearers will be Samual Forbes, Dillon Forbes, Gabriel Williams, Timmy Forbes, Tony Forbes, and Greg Forbes.

Honorary pallbearer will be Maddoux Williams and Wyatt Williams.