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Mr. Fortson was my school counselor my Freshman and sophomore years. He was a nice guy and was always available to discuss issues with students.
Paula Redfern
July 08, 2025 | School


Fullerton, California
1936 - 2025
William Edward Fortson November 17, 1936 - June 8, 2025 Fullerton, California - Long time Ceres educator, William Fortson, passed peacefully early in the morning of June 8, 2025, He was a graduate of Ripon High School, Modesto Junior College, San Jose State University and Stanislaus State...
Read MoreMr. Fortson was my school counselor my Freshman and sophomore years. He was a nice guy and was always available to discuss issues with students.
Paula Redfern
July 08, 2025 | School
We will forever love and miss our Grandpa Bill. He had a heart of gold, awe-inspiring inner strength, and great sense of humor. We are blessed to have had him in our lives. Peter & Laura, Frankie, Dalton & Grayson Suda
Laura Suda
July 02, 2025
Bill was longtime colleague at Ceres High School...good friend and instructor. Condolences to his family. Rest In Peace, Bill!
Art McRae
July 02, 2025 | Work
Mr fortson was my high school counselor then later became a great friend he was always so kind he will be greatly missed
Denise Whatley-Sanders
June 29, 2025 | Friend
We had great times sailing on Don Pedro and camping out on the sailboat. He was always fun to be around. I told ge we would always be friends even after my sister passed. I am glad he had 22 years with JoAnne. God bless
Rick Ahlborn
June 29, 2025
I´m so sorry for your loss, I had him for a teacher at Ceres high he was a great teacher, my son had him also in high school he really liked him, I know he will missed.
Deborah Rayford Cole
June 29, 2025 | School
I have very fond memories of Mr. Fortson! He was our teacher advisor for CHS Class of 1972! He was a great teacher who pushed me with my studies. Mr. Fortson attended many of our reunions and truly will be missed . RIP Mr. Fortson, condolences to your family.
Barbara Earnest
June 28, 2025 | School
I loved debating history with him. Excellent teacher and advisor
Andy Vanderheiden
June 28, 2025 | School
Bill was first my counselor at CHS, then my co worker at Argus. He was a really nice person. So sorry to hear about his passing.
Julie Amant
June 28, 2025 | Friend