Preston was born in Moyock, NC, May 15, 1954, to the late Milton and Elsie Jenkins Forbes. He enjoyed the outdoors. He had pleasure in riding four-wheelers with his family and enjoyed fishing. He was a Mopar Muscle Car enthusiast. Preston dearly loved his family and was a loving husband, “Deddy”, and grandpa.

Surviving is his wife of 43 years, Glenda Long Forbes of the home; sons, Brian Lee Forbes and wife, Joanne, of Roanoke Rapids and Steven Lee Forbes and girlfriend, Danielle Silvestri, of Wilmington; grandchildren, Briann, Brooke, and Braxton Forbes; his sisters, Belinda Leonard and Deborah Hartley. The family would like to give a heartfelt “thank you” for all the love and support given by family and friends.  

The family will receive friends at Askew Funeral & Cremation Service of Roanoke Rapids Monday, July 2, 2018 from 7-8:30 pm. Rev. Jimmy King will conduct a Celebration of Preston's life at Good News Baptist Church Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at 1:00 pm with interment to follow in Cedarwood Cemetery, Roanoke Rapids.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial contributions be given in Preston’s name and where he was a member, to Good News Baptist Church, 714 Hwy 125, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870.

Online condolences may be sent to www.askewfs.com