Capt. James Douglas Forbes (Ret) of Albertville, AL, passed away at the age of 79, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He grew up in Huntsville, AL. Jim accomplished the level of Eagle Scout while attending Huntsville High School. After graduating from MTSU in Murfreesboro, TN, he was a commissioned into the US Army where he served in Korea and was honorably discharged as a Captain after service.

He worked as an environmentalist for the State of Tennessee until his retirement. Jim was a lifelong learner and was interested in everything. He was a cowboy at heart and accomplished many skills such as bronco riding, fishing, hunting, carpentry and chuckwagon cooking. He not only professed to be a Christian; he lived his life as one. He served as an elder in the Cowboy Church and a beloved member of the North Alabama community. Jim was uncompromising when it comes to honesty, fairness and generosity. He has a wicked sense of humor and was a skilled story teller.

He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Sandra Scott Forbes, of Albertville, AL; two sisters, Lyn (Marilyn) Forbes Lawrence of Orlando, FL and Carol Ann Warford of Helena, MT; daughters, Kristy Inglish of Murfreesboro, TN, Ashley (Chris) Hunt of Lascassas, TN, Wendy (Bubba) Griffin of Guntersville, AL; son, James Scott Woods (Kathy) of Lewisburg, TN; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be conducted Friday, July 3, 2020, at 1 p.m. at Lone Oak Cemetery. Bills-McGaugh & Hamilton Funeral Home staff strongly recommend to adhere to the CDC guidelines on social distancing and facial covering.

Bills-McGaugh & Hamilton Funeral Home is honored to assist the family with arrangements. Condolences may be offered online at www.billsmcgaugh.com.