All You Need Is Love
Jody and Alice Forgy Celebrate 62½ Years of Love and Commitment
Jody and Alice Forgy
By Beverly Bonilla
Banner Reporter
Jody and Alice Forgy have been married for 62½ years, having tied the knot on August 18, 1962. Jody was born and raised in Butler County, while Alice grew up in Logan County.
In 1959, Jody happened to be in Logan County, standing in the old band room, when he looked across the room and noticed the most beautiful redheaded girl he had ever seen, chatting with her best friend. Later, he asked her friend if he could meet that striking redhead. When Alice was told that a Jody Forgy wanted to meet her, she responded, “Who is Jody Forgy?”
When they finally met, Alice was only 14½ years old, and Jody was just a few years older. Jody graduated from high school in 1960, and Alice followed in 1963. She was still in high school when they married in 1962.
Jody worked for his father at the Forgy Drug Store in Morgantown until the business was sold. He then transitioned to Ingram Trucking, driving a van over the road. Over the years, he took on various driving jobs but ultimately ended his career back at Ingram, retiring at age 62. Meanwhile, Alice dedicated 40 years to nursing, including 26 years as the Head of Nursing at Lakeview Nursing Home in Morgantown. Jody proudly shared that Alice was so intelligent that she completed a four-year nursing program in just two years at Western.
Their love and dedication blessed them with one son and one daughter, followed by three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Reflecting on their journey, Jody acknowledged that there were hard times, but they made it through—together—for 62 wonderful years.
Congratulations on a long and happy marriage from everyone here at The Banner!
A Love That Lasts: Forest & Zora Taylor Celebrate 75 Years of Marriage
Forest and Zora Taylor.
By Beverly Bonilla
Banner Reporter
Forest and Zora Taylor are life-long Butler County residents. They have been married 75 years and are going on 76 years this April. Forest stated that he picked Zora out in grade school and just knew. They dated all through high school and then 2 years after he graduated, they were married. The first few years of marriage were not easy ones and there were times they could not get the rent paid, but they can say now that they worked hard for many years to now can be comfortable and can relax. Forest has been a long-time farmer and Zora was housewife, mother and secretary at Fifth District School. They raised three children and now have seven grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Everybody at the Banner wants to say CONGRATULATIONS on finding your special somebody and loving each other for 75 years.
