Obituaries » John Dean Forbush April 25, 1998 - May 1, 2022 Burial Date May 9, 2022 His visitation will be from 3 to 8 P.M. Monday, May 9, 2022 at Gassaway Baptist Church. Fireman’s funeral service will be 11 A.M. Tuesday, May 10th at the church with the Reverend Mark Stump officiating. Interment will be in the Frame Cemetery, Stumbo. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to Gassaway Volunteer Fire Department, 105 Fifth Street, Gassaway, WV 26624 Arrangements by Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway. Words of comfort and fond memories may be extended to the family at www.roachfuneralhome.com. Share your Memorial with Family & Friends
Rest in peace John. Everytime I drink an orange soda I will think of you.
Posted by Jim Jarvis on May 10, 2022
I DID NOT KNOW YOUR SON, FIANCE, DADDY, GRANDSON, FRIEND, NEPHEW, COUSIN, UNCLE, AND LASTSLY YOUR/OUR HERO BUT THIS STORY BROUGHT TEARS TO MY EYES. JOHN IS THE SAME AGE AS ONE OF MY SON'S AND I CANNNOT EVEN IMAGINE LOSING ONE OF MY BOYS BUT I DO KNOW THAT NO MATTER HOW HARD THAT WOULD BE IN THE SAME BREATH, AS PAINFUL AS IT WOULD BE TO KNOW HE IS GONE, FOR JUST A AWILE, MY HEART WOULD ALSO BE SO VERY, VERY PROUD AND HONORED TO HAVE SUCH A SELFLESS, LOVING SON TO GIVE HIS LIFE FOR ANOTHER AND I ONLY PRAY THAT I TOO HAVE RAISED MY BOYS AS SUCH, I BELIEVE I HAVE, I PRAY THAT I HAVE. I PRAY FOR THE LORD TO HOLD THE FAMILY AND GIVE YOU ALL THE STRENGTH THAT YOU ALL NEED AT THIS TIME AND I KNOW THAT HE HAS TOUCHED SOOO MANY PEOPLES LIVES, HE IS TRULY A HERO IN MY EYES, GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND LOVED ONES IN THIS TIME OF NEED. I'LL KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYERS.
Posted by Anonymous on May 7, 2022
I remember John (and William) when they were kids in Rochester, Ohio. John always had a smile on his face and waved every time I drove by their house. He was mature beyond his years and took care of his little brother. Condolences to his family.
Posted by Lois Baker on May 5, 2022
A true unselfish hero that that made the ultimate sacrifice for a complete stranger without thinking of his own safety...rest easy your job is done and we'll take it from here.
Posted by Anonymous on May 5, 2022
We are still in shock over this, but you were a hero in this situation, you did such a wonderful and selfless act that will be remembered always. Love and prayers to this wonderful family, and strength to Amber in her coming days to get through her days. Peace be with you all.
Posted by Rozanne/Davy Samples on May 5, 2022
My prayers for his family and close friends. May God comfort them in their grief in the days to come. But also knowing he is an Angel in heaven and will always be watching over his loved ones here on earth.
Posted by Denise Harper on May 5, 2022Check your settings when you are happy with your print preview press the print icon below.
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