Search by Name

FUNERAL HOME

Ebright Funeral Home - Frankfort

55 W Springfield St

Frankfort, Ohio

George Forcum Obituary

George W. Forcum

CHILLICOTHE: George W. Forcum, age 92, of Chillicothe, and a resident of Westmoreland Place, was safely called to Heaven at 4:22 p.m., Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at Westmoreland Place.

A lifelong resident of Ross County, he was born at Austin on February 22, 1921 to Zennie E. and Daisy Trenner Forcum. On March 21, 1946 George married Imogene I. Everhart, his lifelong mate who preceded him in death on September 20, 2003.

George will be greatly missed as a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather.

He leaves three children, Larry A. (Carolyn) Forcum of Mechanicsville, VA, Linda S. (Tim) Sowers of Chillicothe and Steven J. (Debra) Forcum of Ludlow, MA. He leaves seven grandchildren, Kami Lynn Miller (Ryan Dorman), Bradley (Angela) Hice, Shannon (John) Scott, Matthew Forcum, Steven (Amie) Forcum, Jr., Michael (Lindsay) Forcum, Anne-Marie (Jeremy) Forcum-Brown; and seven great grandchildren. George is also survived by two loving sisters, Ruby Butler of Frankfort and Bernice (Howard) Detillion of Chillicothe.

A special thanks to nurses Maria and Kelly and all of the "family" on 2 West of Westmoreland Place.

In addition to his parents, George is preceded in death by three brothers; Ernest, Kenneth and Robert; three sisters, Ruth Blazer, Louise Brown, and Mary Ethel Forcum.

George was a US Army veteran of World War II and proudly served with the 32nd (Red Arrow) Division, seeing action in New Guinea, the Phillipines and various other spots in the Pacific Theater. After the war, George worked for forty years at the Holsum Bakery/ Chef Supply Corporation.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, March 1, 2013 in EBRIGHT FUNERAL HOME, Frankfort with Rev. Jack Norman officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, Frankfort where military honors will be accorded by the Ross County Veterans Honor Guard. Calling hours will be held at the funeral home on Friday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service.

Those wishing to sign his online Book of Memories may do so at www.ebrightfuneralhome.com

Published by Chillicothe Gazette on Feb. 28, 2013.
34465541-95D0-45B0-BEEB-B9E0361A315A

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Memories and Condolences
for George Forcum

Not sure what to say?





5 Entries

Linda, Larry and Steve I hate to hear the news just seen it Friday around 2:44 p.m. I can remember coming to the house with mom and dad to visit Uncle George and Aunt Imogene. It's hard to loose a loved one but know that God is in control and He will see you all through. Love and God Bless. Debbie (Foraker) Butcher

Debbie Butcher

March 1, 2013

Thank you for your service to our country. God bless.

Diana Ramsey

March 1, 2013

Verry sorry for your loss. I have many great memories of our childhood.

Bonnie Payne

February 28, 2013

RUBY SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR BROTHERS PASSING.

EILEEN (COOK) SHAEFFER

February 28, 2013

Sorry for your LOSS!!! I have GOOD memorys of your MOM and DAD when we were kids. They were GREAT people!!! Dan Westfall

Dan Westfall

February 28, 2013

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 results

Make a Donation
in George Forcum's name

Memorial Events
for George Forcum

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Ebright Funeral Home - Frankfort

55 W Springfield St, Frankfort, OH 45628

How to support George's loved ones
Commemorate a cherished Veteran with a special tribute of Taps at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor George Forcum's life and legacy
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sponsored