Thurman Fortson
October 10, 1927 — November 11, 2011
Thurman Fortson
Thurman E. Fortson, 84, of Jacksonville passed away Friday, November 11, 2011. He was born October 10, 1927 in Olmstead, Arkansas to the late Fulton F. and Gladys Corine Henderson Fortson. He was of the Baptist faith and worked for Roach Paper Company for 31 years as a driver, shipping clerk and warehouse manager, where he retired. He loved farming, cattle ranching and bluegrass music.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Judy (Price) Fortson, of Jacksonville; son, Steve Fortson and his wife, Diane of Sherwood; grandchild, Justin Fortson; and sister, Mary Kehr, of Dallas, Texas. He was preceded in death by his sister, Louine Abbott.
Memorials may be made to Harmony Cemetery Fund, 870 Hwy 89 South, North Little Rock, Arkansas or Pulaski County Humane Society, 14600 Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock, Arkansas 72210.
A visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday at Harmony Baptist Church followed by funeral services at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be in Harmony Cemetery. Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh.com.
Hwy 89
North Little Rock
Hwy 89
North Little Rock
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Judy (Price) Fortson, of Jacksonville; son, Steve Fortson and his wife, Diane of Sherwood; grandchild, Justin Fortson; and sister, Mary Kehr, of Dallas, Texas. He was preceded in death by his sister, Louine Abbott.
Memorials may be made to Harmony Cemetery Fund, 870 Hwy 89 South, North Little Rock, Arkansas or Pulaski County Humane Society, 14600 Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock, Arkansas 72210.
A visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday at Harmony Baptist Church followed by funeral services at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be in Harmony Cemetery. Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh.com.
Visitation
NOV 14. 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (CST)
Harmony Baptist ChurchHwy 89
North Little Rock
Funeral Service
NOV 14. 2:00 PM (CST)
Harmony Baptist ChurchHwy 89
North Little Rock
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