Charles Eugene Forsythe

1928 - 2012

Mr. Charles Eugene Forsythe, 84, of Emmitsburg, Maryland, died Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012 at the Kline Hospice House with family by his side. He was the husband of Mildred Gombita Forsythe, wife of 62 years. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends who adored him.
Born April 2, 1928 in Gary, Indiana he was the son of the late Charles J. and Frances McGinnis Forsythe.
Charles was a professional artist and painter. He gradu- ated from Lew Wallace High School in Gary Ind. in 1946 where he met Millie, the love of his life. They were married in 1950. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He earned an M.F.A. from the University of Illinois in 1959. He has a long history in the art world, from serving as dean at the Corcoran School of Art in Washington, D.C.; working at Creative Arts Inc. as an illustrator; teaching art at Hollins College in Roanoke, VA; serving as chair- man of the art department at Hood College; and retiring as Professor Emeritus, Visual Communications, from Montgomery College in Rockville,Md.in1994.Hislife was recently the subject of a documentary "The Flow of Forsythe" by Keith Chester.
Charles had a long and fulfilling life. He enjoyed spending time with his family, writing, reading and storytel- ling. He also had a great sense of humor, and the unique ability to make whomever he was talking to feel special. He was one in a million.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children
Charles (Riley) Forsythe and wife Gwen, Brian Forsythe and fiancé Janiss, John Forsythe and wife Kelley all of California, and Mina Forsythe Rempe and husband Mark of Frederick; grandchildren Ryan and Alex Forsythe and Molly Rempe; great granddaughter Lily Forsythe; his sisters Rose El Bakri and Ruth Gurdian, both of Indiana; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother Jack Forsythe.
Services and interment will be private.
A memorial tribute will be held on October 20. Check the public event page on Facebook (www.face- book.com/events/ 361579670590388/) or con- tact Mina Rempe at minarempe@verizon.net">minarempe@verizon.net">minarempe@verizon.net">minarempe@verizon.net for details forthcoming.
Memorial contributions may be made in his honor to Kline Hospice House, 7000 Kimmel Rd. Mt. Airy, MD.
Online condolences may be expressed to: www.staufferfuneralhome.com
Arrangements by Stauffer Funeral Home, Frederick.