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Gregory E. Forbes is a co-owner and funeral director and embalmer with Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home. Greg started working in the funeral business at the age of 14 washing cars. He grew up in Parsons and attended Labette Community College and Central State University in Edmond, Oklahoma. Greg’s desire to return to his hometown and serve the Parsons Community led him to work on weekends and holidays while in college. He earned a bachelors degree in funeral service in May, 1991. He is a licensed funeral director, embalmer, life insurance agent and a certified eye enucleator. Forbes is a fourth-generation Parsonian, son of Michael and Evelyn Forbes. He is a member of St. Patricks Catholic Church and a member of the 4th degree Knights of Columbus. He is married to Audrey (Scoggins) Forbes who is also a lifelong resident of Parsons, and a Speech Language Pathologist at Labette County Medical Center. Together they have three children Jessica, Joel,and Luke. In Greg’s leisure time, he takes great joy in playing with his children, boating at Grand Lake, and spending time with family and friends. | 