Leroy Leland Forbes, Sr.

Leroy Leland Forbes, Sr., 79, of Lampasas, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at Advent Health Rollins Brook. Memorial services will be held on Monday, September 27, 2021, at First Street Church of Christ at 10 am with interment to follow at Oak Hill Cemetery with military honors and masonic rites. Leroy was born September 1, 1942, in Bell County, TX to parents James Henry Forbes and Anita Stoll Forbes. Leroy was a Vietnam Veteran who received the Purple Heart, Vietnam Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with Gold Star, Good Conduct Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Combat Action Ribbon and served in the US Navy until retiring in 1985. He was a Master Mason, a Shriner, and a member of Saratoga Masonic Lodge #546. Leroy and Wanda together were heavily involved with Boy Scouts, both on a local level where he served as leader of Troop 200, as a District Executive, and served with the Scouts through First Street Church of Christ and on a national level. They were also foster parents for many years together. Leroy enjoyed working out on his ranch as much as he could. He was a long-time member of First Street Church of Christ in Lampasas. Leroy was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers. Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Wanda Forbes; sons, Leroy Leland Forbes, Jr., Eric Forbes, Michael Forbes, David Forbes, Jeremy Forbes; step-children, Ronnie Boivin, Rhonda Arapis, Randy Boivin; sisters, Elsie, Anita; and numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and other loving family members.