Paul James "Jim" Forbush, Sr.

Paul James “Jim” Forbush, Sr., age 79, of Pensacola Florida, was born on April 12, 1941 in Huntington, West Virginia. He was the loving son of the late Rev Clarence Edward and Nellie Mae Sowards Forbush. He lived in Harrisville, West Virginia until he was 15 years old, and then moved with his family to Milton, Florida. It was in Milton, Florida that he met the love of his life, Constance Mason, and they were joined in marriage on August 4, 1962. They were blessed with three children; Jimmy, Chris and Lori. Jim worked for American Cyanamid for 37 years. Upon retiring, he and his son, Chris, were owners of Professional Collision Center, where he worked for another 18 years, before retiring a second time. Jim will remain in the hearts of his loving wife of 58 years, Constance Mason Forbush of Pensacola, Florida; his son Paul James Forbush, Jr. “Jimmy” of Pensacola, Florida; his son Chris Forbush and his wife, Patty Forbush of Pensacola, Florida; his daughter Lori Monahan and her husband Ryan Monahan of Dallas, Texas; and his adoring grandchildren, Grant Leal and his fiancée Kaitlyn Huntsinger, Gentry Leal, Gavin and Gradyn Monahan, Tyler Forbush and his wife Thu, Denver Forbush and his girlfriend Grace Ann Tara, Christian and Gary Trudeau, Mason Forbush and his wife Brandi, and Lauren Forbush; his great-grandchildren Connor Forbush, Emelia Forbush and Mary Rose Lashus; his sisters Ora Mae McQuaig of Harrisonburg, Virginia, Pat Cohron and her husband, Rev. George Cohron of Springhill, Tennessee; his brothers, Don Forbush and his wife, Elaine of Canton, Mississippi, Pastor Joe Forbush and his wife Jo of Richmond, Virginia; his Sisters-In-Law Joyce Ireland and her husband Charlie of Greenland, New Hampshire and Deretha Forbush of Madison, Indiana; his Brother-In-Law Bob Knighton of Panama City Beach, Florida; along with several nieces and nephews. Viewing will be held at First Pentecostal Church of Pensacola from 11 am to 1 pm on Saturday, November 21st, with funeral immediately following at 1 PM. Pastor Brian Kinsey and Pastor Daniel Strobel. Interment will be at Eastern Gate Memorial Gardens. FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME SOUTH, 100 Beverly Parkway, Pensacola, is entrusted with arrangements. You may express condolences online at www.fcfhs.com.

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Paul James "Jim" Forbush, Sr.

April 12, 1941 - November 15, 2020