Douglas Forry

Douglas Gary Forry, 77, married 55 years to Linda Joan D’Esposito died Sunday, June 26,
2022. Born in Hershey, PA, Doug grew up in Prospect Park, PA prior to moving to Waynesboro,
PA as a newlywed.
Doug graduated from Gettysburg College with a B.A. in 1967. Doug worked
as a claims adjuster for PMA in PA. In 1978 Doug began working for Gallagher Bassett as an
office manager for Workman’s Comp division. He and his family also resided in Newark, DE and
St. Charles, IL. After raising his family Doug and Linda moved to Hot Springs Village, AR, where
they have resided since 1992. Doug was the son of the late Howard Forry Jr. (who was a
member of the 11th Armored Division and killed in WWII) and Clara Harman Helsel. He was
raised by Austin Eugene (Gene) Helsel.
Doug was a kind generous man who enjoyed fishing and golf. He played golf with 9 Hole group and the Wild bunch for several year and then joined a foursome that played twice a week. Survivors include his wife Linda, his two daughters Beth
Forry of Hot Springs Village, AR and Tracy Luckow (Jerry) of Two Rivers, WI. His siblings:
Joyce Busbee of Joliet, IL, Don Helsel of Winder, GA, Janice Brock (Ed) of Loganville, GA;
many nieces and nephews.
There will be no memorial service.
Memorials may be sent to (Please mention for Doug Forry’s Memorial )
Teen Challenge
1679 North Hwy 7, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909
Or on their website: https://atcar.org/

Hot Springs Village Bible Church ( in memory, Doug Forry)
100 Ponderosa Way
Hot Springs Village, AR 71909