Mr. Karson Forsberg of Parksley

Mr. Karson Brown Forsberg, 89, of Parksley, VA, husband of Jean Parks Forsberg and the late Roberta Edith Forsberg, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024 at Commonwealth Senior Living in Onancock, VA.

Born July 14, 1935 in New Jersey, he was the son of the late Karl Eric Forsberg and Margaret Theresa Brown Forsberg, and after high school, 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 founded by his father Karl, Forsberg’s Boat Works, in Point Pleasant, NJ. 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, 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.