He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Navy Veteran of WWII and an Operations Manager for LG&E (retired).
Eugene was preceded in death by his loving wife, Flora Ann; his brother, Kenneth Forcht; nephew, Eddie Ellers and a great grandson, Jaxson Fullen.
Survivors include his children: Carlotta Soileau (Glen), Jeffery Forcht (Debbie), Phyllis Carta (Joe), Mark Forcht (Cassie) and Melanie Drury (Nick); 8 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, one great-great-grandson; sisters, Dorothy Beaulieu and Martha Henley; and brother, Allen Forcht (Joyce)
The family would like to offer their utmost gratitude to Ileana Lopez who has shown loving care for Eugene and Flo in their later years .
A Funeral Mass will be conducted at 10 AM on Thursday, April 12, 2018, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with burial to follow in St. Andrews Cemetery. Visitation from 3-8 PM on Wednesday at Heady-Radcliffe Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers donations to Hosparus Care of Louisville.