Mr. Barry J. Forde
Golden Harvest Food Bank
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest May 21, 2013 at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, GA, Barry J. Forde, 65, husband of 43 years to Diane Forde.
Mr. Forde was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church. He worked at Golden Harvest Food Bank for 29 years and was the Associate Director for the last 18 years. He was also a member of the Alleluia Community for 29 years. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.
In addition to his wife, family members include son: John P. Forde and his wife Vickie of Augusta, GA; grandson: Jonathan Forde; nephew: John Charles Forde; and nieces: Jill Westby and Alison Bregenzer. He is preceded in death by his brother: John Anthony Forde.
A funeral mass will be held Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 9:00 A.M. at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Fr. Thomas Healy officiating. Interment will be held in Alleluia Community Cemetery in Dearing, GA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Golden Harvest Food Bank, 3310 Commerce Drive, Augusta, GA 30909.
A Holy Vigil will be held Friday evening from 4:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. at St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com