Dr. Laurens Warren Fort, Jr., 77, died Thursday, March 23, 2017, at Springs Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, March 26, 2017, at Mt. Dearborn United Methodist Church with Rev. David Ussery officiating. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Saturday, March 25, at Dantzler-Baker Funeral Home, 26 Underwood Ave., Great Falls, SC.

Dr. Fort was born March 18, 1940 in Great Falls, SC and was a son of the late Dr. L.W. Fort, Sr. and Grace Hunt Fort. He was a graduate of Great Falls High School, attended Emory University, and was a graduate of Wofford College. He received his D.M.D. degree at University of Louisville in Kentucky. Dr. Fort served in the U.S. Air Force Dental Corp and returned to Great Falls in 1971 where he practiced dentistry until his death. He was a member of Mt. Dearborn United Methodist Church and was active in various leadership positions. Dr. Fort was also a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity, was presently serving on the Chester County School Board, was the athletic photographer for the Great Falls Red Devils and was a reserve police officer for Great Falls for the past 20 years.

He is survived by his wife, Brenda Seebold Fort; two sons, Laurens Fort, III of Charlotte, NC and Jamie Fort of Blackstock; five grandchildren, Matthew, Justin and Jesse Fort and Christian and Will Banks; one sister, Sara Fort Ferguson (Charles) of Great Falls; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Special Olympics of SC, 109 Oak Park Dr., Irmo, SC 29063 or to the Chester County Public Education Foundation, 509 District Office Dr., Chester, SC 29706.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.dantzlerbakerfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Herald on Mar. 24, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Laurens Fort

15 Entries

Harry Reynolds

August 14, 2017

Laurens was my first classmate @ the University of Louisville School of Dentistry. A great friend and classmate who always had a funny story to tell about friends back in Great Falls when he was a kid. Lauren, like me, was a son of a dentist who I'm sure were both our hero. Sorry, I didn't get to see Laurens since our first reunion in 1978. Our prayers are with Brenda and her children. Laurens was my best man when Donna were married in 1966. Sincerely, Harry & Donna Reynolds

Jim Bosley

July 5, 2017

Laurens was a wonderful man, a personal friend and school mate in dental school. Never tried of listening to him and exchanging stories of our time together. My sincere personal condolences to his family. Laurens was a very good man and friend. I'll miss you Laurens.

March 31, 2017

My deepest condolence to the Family, may the God of all comfort, comfort you at this difficult time.(Isaiah 61:1,2))

Darlene

Anthony Williams

March 31, 2017

Dr Fort was a good man who was always available to assist those in need. I will miss our chats. My deepest condolences to the Fort family.

A. H.

March 30, 2017

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Dr. Keith Callicutt

March 27, 2017

Brenda ,
PLease accept my sincere condolences on the death of Dr. Fort . He truly was a quiet but effective leader who will be missed by all who worked with him over the years. You are in our thoughts and prayers .
Keith and Kaye Callicutt

Andy Beeson

March 25, 2017

Laurens, I'm sorry to hear about your Dad.

Allison (Reynolds) Hooper

March 25, 2017

Dr Fort has been a dear friend to our family for years. His love for his family, friends, and community was always so apparent. He always had a kind word and time to listen. Dr Fort and my father were best friends through college and dental school. I have heard so many of their stories through the years. Dr. Fort was truly a pleasure to know and a wonderful example of a honest, genuine, kind soul. He was an outstanding dentist who took so much pride in his work. I know without a doubt he is in the arms of Jesus because of his strong faith. He was a dear man and friend who will be dearly missed. I know my fathers heart will ache for years to come for one of his best friends, but I know they will laugh and talk again in heaven when they meet again! Our most sincere condolences to the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Quincy Smith

March 25, 2017

Sorry to hear of Dr. Fort's death. You and your family are in my prayers.

March 25, 2017

So sorry for your loss, may the family find comfort @ Issiah 25:8,Aj

Amanda Young

March 24, 2017

I met Dr. Fort for a tooth pulling a week ago- he was the kindest, gentlest man. My family has seen him as a dentist for years. Prayers to his friends and family.

George Phillips

March 24, 2017

Prayers for the Fort family. We enjoyed knowing Dr. Fort and extend sympathy to Brenda and the boys. George & Juanita

Shannon Case

March 24, 2017

We extend our deepest sympathies to the Fort family. My father graduated from Great Falls High with Dr. Fort..Sincerely,
the family of Jackie Case...

Harold Ward

March 24, 2017

A man of this caliber leaves a huge void that no one person can fill. May God bless his family and many friends at this sad time.

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