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James Fortune Obituary
Kimball Township
James E. Fortune, 82, of Kimball Township, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2014.
He was born January 11, 1932 in Detroit. He married Carol Lorraine McQuarrie in 1955 in Marlette. She died February 6, 2002.
Mr. Fortune was an over-the-road truck driver. He was a past member of Moose Lodge #158 and Blue Water Aerie #3702 F.O.E.; and a member of V.F.W. Charles Schoor Post #796, American Legion Charles Hammond Post #8 and Disabled American Veterans Chapter #12.
He is survived by three sons, Kenneth (Suellyn) Fortune of Jeddo, Brian Fortune and Donald Fortune, both of Clyde; six daughters, Vickie (Ken) Crago of Marysville, Sharon (Robert) Krause of Titusville, Florida, Brenda (Tim) Arnold of Port Huron Township, Bonnie (John) Howard of Port Huron, Karen (Jim) Hill of Kimball and Laurie (John) Lapierre of Petrolia, Ontario; 23 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Corrine McQuarrie of Ocala, Florida; an unofficially adopted son, Clint (Leanne) Dobson of Marysville and their family; and several nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth and Marge Mahaffy; and two sisters, Mary and Linton Cooper and Betty and Joe Valentine.
Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday in Pollock-Randall Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 in Pollock-Randall Funeral Home. The Reverend John Minor of Mt. Pleasant Bible Church will officiate.
Burial will be in Kinney Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Nicholas and Jeremy Fortune, Richard Fortune, James Hill, Clint Dobson and Dave Portis. Graveside military honors will be held under the auspices of the Allied Veterans Council.
Memorials may be made to the charity of donor's choice. To send condolences, visit pollockrandall.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Fortune
Sue Hopkins-Alloway
March 17, 2014
Sharon, Bonnie & your entire family. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you in this time of sorrow.
March 16, 2014
I'm so sorry for your loss. Your memories will help you through this time of sorrow. I know you have had many great times to create memories. He is at peace now. I'm sorry I cannot be there for you.
tiffany latoszkiewicz
March 16, 2014
R.i.p..Mr.Fortune you will be greatly missed..my thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Pat & Kathy Carnahan
March 16, 2014
Pat and Kathy are so sorry for your loss. Prayers and hugs to the family
March 16, 2014
OUR DEAR FRIEND. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. WE ENJOYED MANY FAMILY GATHERINGS WITH YOU. YOU WILL BE MISSED. IN LOVE AND PRAYRS TIM AND JACKIE.
Eddie & Mary Parker
March 16, 2014
Ken, Sue & Family,
We're so sorry to hear of your loss. We enjoyed the times we visited with him at your family functions. Thank God no more suffering for him. If you need anything call. Love you all.
Sharon Krause
March 15, 2014
Dad will be missed by all of us.
Jennifer Merchant
March 15, 2014
I enjoyed James so much and looked forward to my visits with him. He always gave me a tough time with a hint of sarcasm and dished it out with a smile. It was a blessing meet James and his loving family. You truly will be missed.
janet fouchey
March 15, 2014
Dear Brenda,(family) The girls and I are sorry to hear about your father.Our prayers are thoughts are with you through this difficult time.
laurie lapierre
March 15, 2014
I'll miss you dad but I know your with mom. Love you
March 15, 2014
Jim was my very best friend, many good years, prayers to Jim and his kids and family. also his kids are the best ever.
Kristi Hazard
March 15, 2014
So sorry to hear of your loss. I so enjoyed working with Jim on the big move to the country. What a great guy! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Kristi Hazard
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