Arlin Carroll Forgy – “Jack” | obituaries
December 26, 1934 – September 20, 2022.
Jack Forgy passed away on September 20, 2022, in Portland, Oregon, at the age of 87. He was born in Dierks, Arkansas. Jack spent his childhood in Arkansas, being raised by his mother and grandfather.
In 1952 he joined the Marines. During his time in the Marines, he was stationed primarily in California and Texas. Following his service, Jack made his home in Washington State. It was during his time working at the Camas Paper Mill that the nickname Paperback Jack was coined. Each day after completing his duties as a shipping clerk, Jack would be found reading. His love of literature continued all throughout his life.
Jack spent many of his adult years, hunting, fishing, and he bowled until his favorite alley was shut down. He also helped with the Special Olympics in Vancouver, taking the team to state, he was a volunteer firefighter in Skamania County, a member of the Moose Lodge, and continued traveling around the country when he could.
Upon retirement from the Camas Papermill in 1997, Jack and his wife, Bette, moved to Goldendale. They continued traveling and working outdoors together. Jack could be found out in his shop every day, tinkering with cars, building something, or helping a friend. During his time in Goldendale, Jack was a member of Gleaners and would help with food runs to serve his community. He was an active member of the American Legion and refinished all of the weapons used for them. He also continued his passion for music, singing, and playing the acoustic, electric, and bass guitar, for shows all throughout the Gorge.
Jack was a son, a brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He will be remembered as someone who would always be there to help, a storyteller, and friend.
Jack is preceded in death by his son Donn Forgy; grandson Roger Wray; and granddaughters Chrissy Hughes and Stephanie Potts.
He is survived by his wife, Bette, and eight children: daughter Rhonda Perkins (husband Dan Perkins, four children and nine grandchildren; son Roger Forgy (wife Lynn Forgy, four children, four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; daughter Lora Braley; daughter Jackie Tipp (husband Bill Tipp, two children, three grandchildren); son James Forgy; daughter Wanda LeeAnn Forgy (two children, two grandchildren); son Lewis Potts (wife Lynelle Potts, two children, three grandchildren); son Michael Potts.
Services were held at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, 1101 NE 112th Avenue, Vancouver, Washington, on Friday, October 7, 2022. A viewing was at 10 am and the graveside burial was at 3 pm
A Memorial Dinner will be held at the American Legion, 108 N Grant Ave, Goldendale, on October 22, 2022, at 1 pm
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