Walter (Wally) C. Forsythe, Jr., age 80, of St. Simons Island passed away in Hospice of the Golden Isles on January 14th. Wally was born in Louisville, KY on April 4, 1938 to parents Walter and Mary Catherine Forsythe, Sr. He graduated from Natick High School in 1960 and went on to receive his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Boston University. He was married to Marilyn (Lynn) Forsythe for 58 wonderful years.
Wally had a career in Sales for 38 years at Dennison Manufacturing now known as Avery. He was a Sgt. in Massachusetts National Guard for years. He was a member of Rotary since 2006 where he also served as Assistant Governor. He was also a member of the Board of Golden Isles Live! where he served as Treasurer. Wally was a dedicated servant to his community.
Wally and Lynn retired and moved from Boston, Massachusetts to St. Simons Island in 1998. His survivors include his wife, Marilyn (Lynn) Forsythe, his daughter, Judy Cauley of St. Simons, his granddaughters, Megan Baldwin, Lauren Cauley, Sarah Cauley and his great granddaughter Abbigail Lynn Baldwin.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 26th at 11:00am at the St. Simons Presbyterian Church on 205 Kings Way with Alan Dyer officiating.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of the Golden Isles, 1692 Glynco Parkway, Brunswick, GA 31525 or St. Simons Presbyterian Church, 205 Kings Way, St. Simons Island, GA 31522.
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