Oscar's Mortuary, Inc. | New Bern, NC

Obituary For Leander Forbes, Sr.

Leander Forbes, Sr., 99, of New Bern died Monday, July 6, 2020 at his residence.

Viewing hours are 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Friday at Oscar's Mortuary.

His service is 10:00 AM, Saturday, July 11, 2020 On the Grounds of UPHC James City 601 Hwy. 70 East. The interment will follow at New Bern Memorial Cemetery.

He is survived by two sons, Leander Forbes, Jr., Swansboro, NC, Benjamin Forbes, Greensboro, NC; three daughters, Elizabeth Forbes Walston, Bahama, NC, Doris Forbes Brown, New Bern, Catherine Forbes, Durham, NC; one sister, Sarah Curry, Bronx, NY; four grandchildren.

COVID 19 Mandates will be followed.

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Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. The loss of your father on earth is heaven's gain and we rejoice in knowing that he is in the presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and has been reunited with Mrs. Forbes. Love to you all! Carl and Jill Huffman / Greensboro, NC

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Thinking of y'all and keeping you all in our prayers. May God continue to comfort and strengthen you all today, tomorrow and the days to come. Love, James and Carolene Shepard and Family-North River

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Praying God will strengthen your hearts. Elder Barry Squires, Sr & St. Peter Baptist Church Ministries, Inc., Aurora, NC

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To Liz and family we are so sorry for your loss. May our Lord and Saviour provide unspeakable comfort and peace during this time of bereavement. You are in our thoughts. Debra Washington Tolliver and family

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Ben, I am so sorry for your loss! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Alphanie McCall

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We will continue to keep you and your family in our prayers. Denise Taylor

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Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal

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Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal

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Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal

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May cherished memories of Cousin Leander bring each of you peace and comfort. -Mable Singleton-Murrell and Family

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Sorry for your loss. Don & Pearl Brimmage

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You are in my prayers. Johnie(Murphy) Lee

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You are in our thoughts and prayers. Your father fought a good fight and he kept the faith. Bishop Mary L. Simmons & Family

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You are in our thoughts and prayers. Your father fought a good fight and he kept the faith. Bishop Mary L. Simmons & Family

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You are in our thoughts and prayers. Your father fought a good fight and he kept the faith. Bishop Mary L. Simmons & Family

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

- Oscar's Mortuary, Inc. | New Bern, NC