Ollie J. "Dick" Forbes

Ollie J. “Dick” Forbes, 87, of Weatherford passed away January 15, 2010 in a local care facility.  Mr. Forbes was born April 12, 1922 in Kaufman County Texas to Joe C. and Barbara Ella May Forbes. He was one of nine children.  His parents and all siblings preceded him in death. In the U.S. Navy Dick served 10 years through World War II, earning the grade of PhM First Class. In 1989 Dick retired as Store Manager of Tom Thumb.  He also worked at Safeway during his 40 year carrier.  Dick was a member of First Baptist Church in Weatherford. 
 
 
Survivors include wife, Billie Fyke Forbes of Weatherford; daughter, Vickie Gaynier and husband Dr. Mike; sons, David Forbes of Brock and Keary Forbes and wife Shea of Fort Worth; seven grandchildren, Michael, Sarah, Ann Marie, Janette, Matthew, Brandie and her mother, Wendy Rohmann and Graycee and two great grandchildren, Caleb and Micah.
 
A funeral service will be held Monday at 2 PM at First Baptist Church in Weatherford. 

Visitation is from 2  to 4 PM Sunday at the funeral home. 

Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery.