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1923
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2008
Charles Forgey Obituary
Mr. Forgey was a member of Freetown United Methodist Church and was a World War II Army veteran. While serving under Gen. Patton, he received two Purple Hearts while participating in various campaigns that included Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland and central Europe. He also received the EAME Theater Ribbon, the Bronze Star and a Good Conduct Medal. He had worked various jobs throughout his lifetime that ranged from sorting crossties for Sherman Berry to working at Arvin Industries and Cummins Engine Company. He had been elected Pershing Township Trustee in the fall of 1953 and became postmaster at Freetown, serving from 1963 to 1983. In 1987, he moved to Brownstown, and served on the Brownstown Town Board where he was appointed in 1993. He was elected to a four year term in 1995. He had also served as a member of the Selective Service Draft Board, was a member of the American Legion, Disabled Veterans, the Elks Club, the Lions Club, Hickory Hills Golf Club and the Civil Service Retirees.
Born Aug. 4, 1923, in Jackson County, he was the son of Cecil Clair and Lucy Brock Forgey. On July 20, 1946, in Jackson County, he married Anna Mae Manuel, who survives.
Other survivors include one son, Stephen (Brenda) Forgey, Columbus; one sister, Helen McNiece, Indianapolis; three grandchildren, Tina Bishop, Angela McCleery and Amie Reynolds; four great-grandchildren, Dakota, Jerica, Jason and Adreanna.
He was preceded in death by a son, Jerry Forgey; a twin sister, Vivian Mae Louden and three brothers, Harrel Forgey, Vernon Forgey and Robert Forgey.
Terry White and David Ison will conduct funeral services at 11 a.m. Saturday at Freetown United Methodist Church. Burial will take place at Freetown Cemetery, with full military rites and the Doves of David providing a triple dove release at the cemetery.
Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, at Winklepleck-Weesner Funeral Home, Brownstown, and from 10 a.m. until time of service Saturday at the church.
Memorials may be given to Southern Care Hospice or Freetown United Methodist Church.
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Memories and Condolences
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Sandy Beaver-Nash
January 6, 2009
Anna Mae,
Wanted to let you know our prayers are with you. Ray will be missed. I remember going to the Post Office in Freetown when I was small. Ray always had a smile and was always willing to help.
Ron Cox
January 1, 2009
Mrs. Forgey,
Our prayers are with you and your family at this time. My wife and I are out of town at this time due to family illness with her father. We love you folks, and will miss Mr. Forgey greatly. Feel free to call on us any time that we can help. God bless you.
Janet Manger
December 31, 2008
Anna Mae,
I don't know if you remember me or not, but we worked together at Warehauser Company 40 years ago. I was Janet Hendricks then and now my last name is Manger. I was an inspector there for 3 years and you were a packer in the sealing department. I have thought of you often and wondering how you were doing. You always had the most wonderful smile and I always enjoyed being in your company.
I am so sorry for your lost. When I saw this news I just wanted to contact you and let you know even long lost friends still care.
Take care and wish you the best. .Janet
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