Jessie Morgan Fortner, 83, of Trenton, a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend and, most importantly, a child of God, went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at his home, with his family at his side.
He was preceded in death by his loving and special daughter, Bonnie Annette Fortner; father, Harley Fortner; mother, Burnie Fortner; and brothers, James A., Roy, Kenneth, Homer, Wayne and Larry Fortner.
Survivors include his loving wife of 63 years, Elizabeth Ann Fortner; son, Greg (Lisa) Fortner; grandson, Ethan (Sarah) Fortner; granddaughter, Grace Fortner; great-grandsons, Noah & Nate Fortner; sweet loving sister, Beatrice Newton; and many nieces & nephews.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, Dec. 3 at 2 p.m. at Lake Hills Memorial Gardens, with Brother Jimmy Ferguson, Brother Ethan Fortner and Brother Roger Shirley officiating.
Expressions of sympathy may be shared at ryanfuneralhome.net.
The family will receive friends on Thursday from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Ryan Funeral Home & Crematory, Trenton.
The family respectfully asks that those in attendance to please wear a mask and practice social distancing.