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1947
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2020
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William Fortner Obituary
1947 - 2020
William Fortner, 73, of Ashville, passed away on August 18, 2020. He was born on July 3, 1947 in Circleville to Charles William and Pearl (Fausnaugh) Fortner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Patricia (Welsh) Fortner and brother Gary Fortner. William retired from Battelle and was a Vietnam Army Veteran. He graduated from Teays Valley Class of 1965 and Ohio Northern University. William was a member of Lockbourne Lodge F&AM and Shrine and Scottish Rite. William is survived by his son, Todd (Nancy) Fortner; grandchildren, Ashley and Zeke (Rachel) Fortner; great grandson, Jackson Reid Fortner; brother, Chet (Arlene) Fortner; and sister-in-law, Gretchen Fortner. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at 10:30am at Wellman Funeral Home, Circleville with burial to follow in Reber Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 5-7pm with a masonic service at 7pm. Please follow COVID 19 restrictions when attending. Online condolences can be made to www.wellmanfuneralhomes.com.
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Aug
21
Calling hours
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Wellman Funeral Home, Inc. - Circleville1455 North Court Street, Circleville, OH 43113
Aug
21
Service
7:00 p.m.
Wellman Funeral Home, Inc. - Circleville1455 North Court Street, Circleville, OH 43113
Aug
22
Funeral service
10:30 a.m.
Wellman Funeral Home, Inc. - Circleville1455 North Court Street, Circleville, OH 43113
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Wellman Funeral Home, Inc. - Circleville1455 North Court Street, Circleville, OH 43113
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