Bill was born in Glen Cove, New York to the late Jermiah and Catherine Forgea. Bill retired from the United States Air Force with over 24 years of service during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He was of the Methodist faith.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Forgea; a daughter, Kathy Hall and son-in-law, Ken Hale.
Bill is survived by his children, Faye Stoll, Roger (Marlene) Forgea, and Jeanette Hale; son-in-law, Mark Hall; 8 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and 7 great great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 12 (noon) until 2:30 pm on Saturday, October 15, at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home.
A Celebration of Bill’s life will follow at 2:30 pm on Saturday at the North Chapel. Burial will be Hamilton Memorial Gardens with military honors.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.