Brenden Isaiah Forbes-Waters

Brenden Isaiah Forbes-Waters was born on July 15, 2002 in Arlington, Texas. Brenden was a fighter from day one! He was a survivor of a major lung surgery at only 5 days old. Growing up, Brenden was strong and courageous in everything he put his mind to. Brenden was a people-person and made friends everywhere he went. He was a true shining star! He set high goals for himself in life and was working hard to achieve them. He loved laughing and being a giant goof ball. He was an entertainer and the center of attention anytime he walked in a room, he sincerely loved putting smiles on everyones face. Brenden loved to help others and participated in many volunteer functions on a regular basis. Brenden loved dogs, getting his first dog, Tyson, when he was 7 years old. He was an artist and loved to draw and paint. He loved the Dallas Cowboys. He loved to read about history, biographies and true stories. Brenden once said, "I am reading books to expand my knowledge so I can go up and not down." He always fought for what he believed in and was living his life to the fullest. Brenden was a smart, determined, handsome, compassionate and caring son, brother, grandson, cousin and friend.

Brenden grew up in Grand Prairie, Texas, and graduated at age 17 from Crosswinds High School in June of 2020. Following high school, he began to pursue diesel mechanics at Lincoln Tech.

Brenden passed away on June 11, 2021, at age 18 in Grand Prairie, Texas. Left to cherish Brenden’s memory is his mother Rachael Forbes, his father, Lonnie Waters Jr., sister Emree Forbes, brothers Lonnie Waters III, Drake Forbes, Miles Forbes-Rider and Clayton Forbes-Rider, Nana and Papa, Mark and Lynette Forbes, Granny and Papa, Lonnie and Deartis Waters, Uncle Michael Forbes, Aunts LaKrisha Waters, Latisha Waters and Larecia Waters, cousins Roderick Shaw, Trammell Williams, Jalyn Williams and Saniah Williams, best friends Tradavion Foster and Courtney Thomas, girlfriend Winter Brooks, his dog Tyson (Tye-Dye) and many more family and friends.

A celebration of Brenden’s life will be held on Friday June 25, 2021 at 2:00pm at Bean-Massey-Burge Funeral Home, 2951 S. Belt Line Road, Grand Prairie, Texas. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.beanmasseyburge.com for the Forbes-Waters family.