Benjamin "Ben" F. Forbis, 86, of Vandalia, Illinois, formerly of Sefton Township, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2014 in Vandalia, IL, . Services will be held 11:00AM, Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, , with Rev. Louis Frick and Rev. Don Thomas officiating. Burial will follow at Forbis Cemetery Sefton Township, Rural Brownstown, IL, with Military Rites. Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Monday, December 29, 2014, at Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, Memorials: Forbis Cemetery and/or Emmanuel United Methodist Church , RFD Brownstown, IL. He was born July 18, 1928, in RFD Brownstown, IL, the son of Guy & Myrna Lucille (Powel) Forbis. Married Audrey Mae LaPlant September 17, 1950 in Piggott, AR, Audrey passed away January 13, 1996. Married Billyanna (Poe) Dugan September 2, 2008 in RFD Salem, IL. Bennie was a retired Repairman for Illinois Bell/AT & T, an Army, World War II Veteran. Member of Member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church, Rural Brownstown, IL and on the Midland Aging Board. He is survived by: Wife - Billyanna; Step-Brother- Bernard Diveley; Nieces and Nephews- Kay Devall & Edd, Dave, Dan, Tammy & Cindy; Several Great Nephews & Nieces; Step Children - Cliff Dugan & Carolyn, Cevin Dugan & Mary and Connie Lawson; Special Cousin - Phyllis Bruno Preceded in death by: Parents, First wife, 1 Brother, 3 Sisters.