Joseph "Paul" Forbes

Kingsport – Joseph “Paul” Forbes, 84 of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 23, 2022 at Holston Valley Medical Center following a brief illness. He had lived most of his life in Kingsport. Paul was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired from working as a TV repairman. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andy Roosevelt Forbes, Sr. and Josephine Newman Forbes and his brother, Donald Forbes. Paul is survived by his son, Mark Forbes and companion, Melodee Mosley; brothers, Andy Roosevelt Forbes, Jr. (Noreen) and Howard Forbes; several nieces and nephews. A military graveside service will be held at 2 pm Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at Mountain Home National Cemetery with American Legion Hammond Post #3/265 conducting the honors. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery at 1:45 pm. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Kingsport is serving the Forbes family.