Michael Aaron Forbes

Michael Aaron Forbes, age 64, of Rocky Mount, Virginia passed away on Thursday March 29, 2018. He was born August 10, 1953 to the late Lillian Pinkard Forbes and John A Forbes. Michael enjoyed many activities in his life. He worked in the van ministries at Fort Trial Baptist Church, where he regularly attended worship service. He was a dedicated member of the Oak Level Ruritan Club where he enjoyed watching bluegrass shows; he also enjoyed kayaking in the Dan and Smith River. He enjoyed competing in shooting competitions and did a wide variety of outdoor projects. When he wasn't feeding the birds or walking the dogs, he was being a dedicated father to his children, and husband to his wife, who he cherished his time with. Surviving is his loving wife of 31 years, Tammy Kay Marshall Forbes; daughter Erin Forbes; son, Mark Forbes; brother Patrick Forbes and wife Brenda Forbes, sister Freeda Croom and husband H.A. Croom; niece Hannah Forbes and nephew Tripp Croom. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Fort Trial Baptist Church 170 Oak Level Rd, Stanleytown, VA 24168. A funeral service will occur Monday, April 2, 2018 at 2:00 PM at Fort Trial Baptist Church with burial to follow at Henry Memorial Park. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.