Robert "Bob" Forbis
June 27, 1950 - January 15, 2022
Robert L. “Bob” Forbis, 71, passed away on January 15, 2022. Mr. Forbis was an Army Vietnam Veteran serving as a helicopter mechanic. He was a longtime employee at Methodist Healthcare as HVAC mechanic. He was an avid bass fisherman. Bob fished in many bass tournaments all over the country. When he wasn’t fishing, he was duck hunting. He was a member of B.A.S.S., Parkway Village Bass Club, Memphis Bass Association and Ducks Unlimited. Bob was a HUGE Alabama Crimson Tide football fan. Preceded in death by parents Fred and Iva Forbis; and brother Ron Forbis. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Teresa Pierini Forbis, one sister, Barbara Forbis Derryberry (Jim) of Ellerslie GA, four nieces, Melanie Derryberry Houston (Andy) of Midland GA, Angela Derryberry (Randy) of Dallas GA, Jennifer Forbis Berger (Scott) of McCalla AL, Dana Forbis of Clanton Al, five great nieces and five great nephews. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made in his honor to Blue Sky Dog Rescue, 533 Desoto Rd. Byhalia MS 38611, Spring Valley Hospice, 7139 Commerce Dr. Suite B-3, Olive Branch, MS 38654, or Alzheimer’s Association National Capital Area Chapter, 8180 Greensboro Drive, Suite 400 McLean, VA 22102 www.alz.org.
Robert L. “Bob” Forbis, 71, passed away on January 15, 2022. Mr. Forbis was an Army Vietnam Veteran serving as a helicopter mechanic. He was a longtime employee at Methodist Healthcare as HVAC mechanic. He was an avid bass fisherman.... View Obituary & Service Information