Alexander and Gubser Funeral Home

Forbes passed away quietly on August 20, 2017 at his home in Dow, Illinois.Ron was born August 12, 1937 in Alton, Illinois. He graduated from Alton High School in 1955. He retired from Laclede Steel. Ron met his wife Patsy while square-dancing at the Hoedowners Square Dance Club in Wood River. They married on Ron’s Birthday in 2000 and had seventeen happy years together. They attended Bethel Methodist and Dow Baptist Church in Dow, Illinois.Antique cars and hot rods were a passion of Ron’s. He grew up building, repairing, and racing hot rods at various tracks in the metro east. He enjoyed showing his cars to others and was a regular presence at car shows. He belonged to several car clubs and was active in planning and participating in events.He was also an active member of the Tri-County Antique Club and was a regular volunteer at all events. He also enjoyed bowling with many of his friends at the Tri-County Senior League in Jerseyville.Most of all, Ron spent countless hours assisting family and friends; Ron could fix just about anything. He was a devoted son who spent many hours helping his mother. Ron was an unselfish person who will be missed by all who knew him.He is survived by his wife, Patsy (nee Lorch) Forbes, his mother Dorothy Dormeyer, daughter Kip Hoosier of Quincy, IL, niece Terri Ann Hart, nephews Jay and Scott Forbes, three half-brother's (Steve Forbes of Alton, IL; Jerry Forbes of East Alton; and Rick Forbes of Edwardsville), half-sister Evonne Vave of Tawas, Michigan, stepdaughter Susan (nee Kanyo) Pepper of Jerseyville, IL, stepson Len Kanyo of O’Fallon, IL, and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Clement Forbes and brother Terry.A celebration of life service will be held on Thursday, August 31 at Alexander & Gubser Funeral Home, 108 N Liberty St, Jerseyville, IL 62052, Pastor Jon Lorch will officiate. Visitation will take place from 5pm to 7pm and a memorial service will begin at 7pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Jersey Co... (Alton Daily News)