Rick Forbes passed away unexpectedly on September 17, 2022, at the age of 59. He was known as a loving, caring husband and father who was truly cherished by his entire family. Rick is now home with the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ celebrating with his parents, brothers and other loved ones in heaven. Rick was born in Southern California on January 12, 1963, to Ruth Lesch and Harold Forbes. He grew up and settled in the Dallas Area. Rick attended Bryan Adams HS and graduated in 1981. He spent much of his life working, spending time with family and hanging out with his great group of friends. Throughout the years he was a dedicated and loyal employee. He started at Superior AP in 1987 and he worked at Turbine Aircraft in North Texas in his later years. Rick had a wide variety of interests through the years. Growing up Rick was very active and participated in sports such as racquetball, football and softball. He also enjoyed racing his orange-red Camaro at Friday Night Lights at Texas Motor Speedway. Rick was involved in many area car shows winning over 40 first place trophies and plaques. He loved camping, being outdoors, researching his family ancestry, traveling and taking care of his pets. He was an active member of the Scottish Clan Forbes Society, where he hosted a booth at various Scottish Festivals over the last 6 years. Rick had the opportunity to explore his heritage in Scotland in March of 2019 and visited Forbes Castle with his family. Rick was able to travel extensively to many places and spent two weeks in Germany for his honeymoon. Rick is survived by wife of 29 years, Junella, his two beautiful daughters Erin and Heather, his pride and joy-grandson James, his sister Deborah and her husband Fabian, nieces Stephanie and Monica, Aunt Joan and Uncle Charles. He is also survived by close relatives Kayleigh, Devon, Shayla and Haley and Jaden. Rick is preceded in death by his parents Harold Forbes and Ruth Lesch , his brothers Billy Maupin and Darrell Forbes.. Rick will be cremated per his wishes and a memorial service/Celebration of Life is scheduled for mid-October. His family will announce the details via phone and social media. The family members prefer private messaging, texts and voicemails for now until formally announced on social media by his wife. In lieu of flowers, feel free to donate or volunteer your time to either your local SPCA or Animal Shelter, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society North Texas Chapter or The Dallas Area Parkinsons Foundation. These were all charities Rick supported and volunteered his time.