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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Eileen Nelson Montgomery
March 10, 2009
Jerry, Faye, and Family,
All I can say is that we are praying for your family. You are the best. I am so sorry.
Love,
Eileen
Julie Corbin Beck
March 7, 2009
I'm am very sorry to hear of Douglas' passing. He was a great guy! I used to dance with him and Jerry many, many years ago. My condolences go to his entire family and please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Douglas was a very nice soul!
Chawanta Fortune
February 28, 2009
I was def. the daddys little girl! When dad and I were together we were in our own little world and no one could enter it. I miss you daddy and I cant wait to see that world again! Miss the great times we had riding around talking about any and everything and wednesday night dinners! your my best friend and im glad you brought me into this world to share it with you. I love you sooo much! Cant wait to see you again. Your little girl -Chawanta (Shantea)
Sandy Douglas
February 28, 2009
I am shocked to hear of Douglas' passing. He was a great friend to all that came in contact with him. I have known him approx. 30 years and can say I will always miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family, specially his girls. You never really get over lossing your Dad, It only gets better with time and remembering the happy moments. He always treated me with kindness, a smile, a laugh and a big hug. Stay close to family and talk about him alot and just let the pain ezzzzzzzz away slowly.
Love always
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CYNTHIA WILEMAN-LOPEZ
February 28, 2009
I LOVED DOUGLAS FOR TWENTY-NINE YEARS AND ALTHOUGH OUR TIME TOGETHER WAS WAY TO SHORT THEY WERE THE HAPPIEST OF MY LIFE. WE DIDN'T GET TO MARRY AS WE HAD PLANNED OR DO MANY OF THE THINGS WE HAD PLANNED. BUT I WILL CARRY YOU IN MY HEART FOREVER. I WILL MISS YOUR SWEET LAUGH AND THE JOY YOU BROUGHT TO EVERYDAY. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MY LOVE FOR NO ONE COULD EVER FILL YOU SHOES.
WITH ALL MY LOVE YOUR FIANCEE
CINZ
Debbie Eastman
February 27, 2009
I was shocked to hear of Douglas' passing. He is and always will be a very special person. His smile is what I will always remember the most. He was like a breath of fresh air, and I choose to remember him as a ray of sunshine. May God support his family and bring thim comfort in knowing that he is in good hands.
God Bless You All!
Karon,Barry & Cullen Lane
February 26, 2009
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Rose and Ebony Webb
February 26, 2009
Chawanta, Leah, and Extended Family,
We were very saddened to hear of the passing of your Father. Douglas was a wonderful young man who always smiled. He will be missed by many. Remember GOD had a plan for him. He only takes the best. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this bereavement moment. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyous times together. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
We love you.
John Moore
February 26, 2009
Douglas was a really good guy. I will miss him alot as will many! Love ya dude.
Pat Baldwin
February 26, 2009
I was so sorry to hear about Douglas' passing. Even though it has been many years, I still feel like we are family. My thoughts and prayers are with his children. My Love
Shawn Walker
February 26, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathy.
crystal borum
February 25, 2009
i knew doug since he worked with my dad. i memeber a lot of things about him. i will miss him a lot. you will missed and we all love you.
Dewayne Rowe
February 25, 2009
We are so saddened to hear of the loss of Douglas. He will be terribly missed by all of us. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
Dewayne, Barbara, Candace, Ryan and Kristen Rowe
John Ogden
February 25, 2009
I was so sorry to hear this sad news. Please accept my deepest sympathy. I will keep the family in thoughts and prayers. JohnO.
ROBIN CARRILLO
February 25, 2009
TO THE FORTUNE FAMILY.
IT SO SADDENED ME TO HEAR OF DOUGLAS' PASSING. ALTHOUGH I HAD NOT SEEN DOUGLAS FOR QUIT A WHILE, I STILL HAVE LOTS OF GREAT MEMORIES OF HIM. HE WAS THE TYPE OF PERSON THAT ALWAYS BROUGHT A SMILE TO YOUR FACE. MAY GOD GIVE YOU ALL STRENGTH AND COMFORT TO ENDURE THIS PAINFULL TIME. I WILL KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYERS.
Donna Dunsmore
February 25, 2009
Chawanta, Leah, Nicole, and Fortune Family: I am so sorry for your loss and know that God is with you during this difficult time. I will pray that you will find the strength thru your love you have for each other, and from others who love your family, that in time your grief will subside and the good memories will take over the painful part in your hearts. Douglas will be remembered by many as being kind-hearted, and full of himself with his witty ways, especially his laughter. He was a dear friend to me, and I will never forget him. I thank God for the friendship, and the laughter we shared. My prayers are with you all. Love, Donna
Mary Zorn-Hughes
February 25, 2009
During a project with Douglas and Gene Davis this past October, I had the priviledge to see a kind, compassionate man with a great sense of humor. Several years ago, I had met Jerry, Mark and Vanessa. My heart is with you Mrs Fortune as I know it is heavy with grief. Be still and know that Doug will always be with us. God bless you and your family.
Red and Hoppy Hill
February 25, 2009
Chawanta and Leah,
I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I know the pain of lossing your dad. I know it doesn't feel like it now but Trust me it will get better. It will never go away but it does get better. You will always have the good memories you shared. We have ya'll in our thoughts and prayers.
Tammy Hayes
February 25, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. Douglas will be highly missed he was a very loving person and cared for by many who loved him. Everyone he came in contact with he treated them like he knew them for a life time. Your family is in our prayers. My family loves all of you very much.
Jenny Funai
February 25, 2009
To the family my prayers are with you.
February 25, 2009
Dear Jerry & Family
We are deeply saddened to hear about Douglas' passing. Conway & I enjoyed seeing him at our POW'S at the Chickahominy Tribal Center. He will be greatly missed and your family is in our prayers.
Conway & Gwen Whitehead (Charles City, VA)
David Funai
February 25, 2009
To the family and friends,you all have my deepest sympathy,I too am sadden by the lost of my life long and truest friend,that was like family to me.I have wonderful memories of all of the family and Douglas,growing up.Such loving and sweet people and so glad I got to see most of them just last week.Douglas was the best friend I ever had and I loved him,like a brother.He will be greatly missed and I will carry him in my heart always .
Buzzy Clarke-Rinaldi
February 25, 2009
To the Fortune Family,
Words cannot express the heaviness my heart feels at this time for the loss of Douglas. I can only say what you already know, and that is to continue to trust in our Heavenly Father to comfort and sustain you at this time. Turn your pain and suffering over to Him and He will carry you through. I love you all so very much.
Teresa Custalow
February 25, 2009
You all know how much all of you were such a big part of my life as a young adult. I love all of you and Douglas will always hold a special place in my heart.
As I remember Dan's laugh everyday, I will now remember Douglas' laugh! I know that the two of them are together and sharing many memories -- and laughing! And I'm sure that Uncle Daniel will keep them straight!!
Both Jody and I want to offer our condolences. I can tell you that the pain will subside in time but, of course, you will never forget. You will remember all the good times and wish he were still here with us.
I would like to share a poem that I have on my desk with a picture of Dan beside it (along with Naomi Snowflake):
NATIVE AMERICAN PRAYER
I give you this one thought to keep -
I am with you still - I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift, uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not think of me as gone -
I am with you still - in each new dawn.
May God be with you and give you strength.
I love you all!
Marie Fortune
February 25, 2009
I was truly shocked and saddened when I was told of Douglas' death. He was a friend to all and a great person. He will be greatly missed.
My heart goes out to his daughters as well as his family.
David (Day-Day) Bonds
February 25, 2009
It hurts my heart to see a good friend passaway. I will always have great memories of Douglas. Ive never seen him mad or find anyone who didnt like him. I would like to send my love to all his family, and friends. On this day I can say I lost a true friend. We love you Douglas.
May God Bless all of you,
Day-Day, Tammy and Allen Bonds
Michael Fortune
February 25, 2009
Your family is in our prayers.
Cabot & Hope Wade
February 25, 2009
We were saddened to hear about Douglas. Our hearts go out to all of you during such a difficult time.
Blessings,
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