Hugh Murray Forshey Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Hugh Murray Forshey, 87, of Winchester died Tuesday, August 7, 2018 in his residence. He was born December 28, 1930 in Cambridge, OH the son of Pearley and Glenna Wagner Forshey. He was married to Erma Harmon for 66 years. Mr. Forshey was retired from the U.S. Army where he worked as an engineer. He served in both the Vietnam War and the Korean Conflict. After his service, he became a park ranger at the Salt Fork State Park in Ohio until his retirement. He was a member of Round Hill United Methodist Church and the Vine Grove, Kentucky Masonic Lodge. His hobbies included painting, gardening, and woodworking. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Tammy Mason and her husband, Chris of Winchester, Dennis Forshey and his wife, Paulette of Cambridge, OH., daughter-in-law, Diana Forshey of Germantown, MD.; grandchildren, Jayme Mason and her fiancé, Ryan Perry, Kit Mason and his fiancé, Lisa Aubrey, Trevor Forshey and his partner, Jill Summerville, Danny Forshey, and his fiancé Adrienne, Chad Forshey and his wife, Erica; great-grandchildren, Taylor and Bryce Huntsberry, Baylee Mason and ten others in Ohio. His son, Terry Forshey preceded him in death. A funeral will be 11:00 a.m. Monday in Round Hill United Methodist Church 2993 Northwestern Pike Winchester, VA 22602 officiated by Reverend Larry Craddock. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Round Hill United Methodist Church at the above address or the charity of your choice.

Hugh Murray Forshey

December 28, 1930 - August 7, 2018