Westerby Alvinson Forde Jr. was born October 18,1968 in St. Croix, Virgin Islands, to Westerby A. Forde Sr. and Juliette Forde. He graduated from Milby High School in 1986. After completing high school Westerby went to work as a General Manager in the fast-food industry for more than 30 years. On May 9, 2025, Westerby departed this life and went home to be with the Lord.

Westerby is preceded in death by his grandmother Albertha Solomon. He is also survived by his six children, Wesley A. Forde, Brandon A Forde, Zarian A. Forde, Zaryah A. Forde, Christopher A. Forde, and Juliette A. Forde; grand-daughter Noelle Forde; mother and father Westerby Sr. and Juliette Forde; brother Glenn A. Forde (Judy Forde); sister Carolyn Forde Russell; Nieces and nephews Ashley Forde, Glenn Forde Jr., Joseph Forde and Joshua Forde; Aunt Irma Francis; Uncle David Francis; Cousins Andy Bryan, Taya Bryan, Krystal Lee, Darrell Lee and many others; host of family and friends.

He had a true passion for working with his hands; always building, fixing or repairing anything he could get ahold of.

His creativity and resourcefulness were unmatched. He had a deep love for fishing in which he found peace and was one of his favorite ways to spend a quiet day.