Mr. Karson Brown Forsberg, 89, of Parksley, husband of Jean Parks Forsberg and the late Roberta Edith Forsberg, passed away on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Commonwealth Senior Living in Onancock.
Born July 14, 1935, in New Jersey, he was the son of the late Karl Eric Forsberg and the late Margaret Theresa Brown Forsberg, and after high school he served his country in the U.S. Coast Guard.
Prior to moving to the Eastern Shore of Virginia in 1976, Karson worked for the family business, Forsberg’s Boat Works, founded by his father, Karl, in Point Pleasant, N.J. Karson was then the owner and operator of Karson Forsberg Company, Inc.
He was known to be hard-working, honest, and fair in running his heating and air conditioning business and visiting with his customers while taking care of their needs. Karson greatly treasured time with his family, the special gatherings they shared, and being with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He also enjoyed sailing and was a member of Woodberry United Methodist Church.
In addition to his wife, Jean, survivors include his children, Ole Forsberg and wife, Susan, Cindy Gilliam and husband, Andy, Audrey Smith and husband, Maurice, and Edith Estelle and husband, John; his stepdaughter, Ann Maria Parks and husband, Rick; a brother, Nils Brown Forsberg; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and their families. In addition to his first wife, Roberta, and his parents, he was predeceased by a daughter, Susanna Marie Forsberg; and a brother, Eric Brown Forsberg.
Following Karson’s wishes, a private funeral service will be held for his family, including interment with military honors.
Memorial donations may be made to Woodberry United Methodist Church, c/o Pastor Wayne Johnson, P.O. Box 90, Bloxom, VA 23308.
Memory tributes may be shared with the family at
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Arrangements are by the Williams-Parksley Funeral Home.
