Knoxville, TN – Ernest “Buster” Forbes, Sr., born June 25, 1953 and departed this life March 30, 2019.
Preceded in death by parents, Jesse and Margaret Johnson Forbes; brother, Glen Forbes; sister, Gene Alridge, and nephew, Zykeise Forbes.
He leaves to cherish his precious memories, wife, Linda Forbes; children, Nekita (Nick) Slappy, Lashandia Martin, Jimmy, Jarvis, and Brian (Tameka)Harper, Shatoya (Tony) Myers, and Ernest Forbes Jr., 17 grandchildren; sisters; Marie (Willie) Chapel, Ada, Bobbie, and Mamie Forbes; brothers, Walter Buckley, and Jesse, Frank (Libby) and Leon Forbes; father and mother-in-law, Dan and Jessie Harper, a host of nieces, nephews; other family and friends to include devoted friend, Clarence Yancey and longtime family friends from The Ridge, Sensabough, Mobley , and Thomas families.
Celebration of life service will be held Saturday April 6, 2019 at 3:00 pm at the Forbes Mansion 3030 Woodbine Avenue Knoxville, TN 37914.
Arrangements by JARNIGAN & SON MORTUARY