James Fort Sr.

1950 - 2016

James Fort Sr. obituary, 1950-2016, Gary, IN

BORN

1950

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue

Gary, Indiana

James Fort Obituary

James Fort was born February 1, 1950 to Pierce and Rebecca Fort in Tuskegee, Alabama. James attended Froebel High School and was employed by U.S. Steel and the Gary Sanitation Department. James was united in holy matrimony to Sharon D. Shipp on July 16, 1994. A member of Galilee Missionary Baptist Church under the Pastorate of Rev. Charles M. Morgan, where he faithfully attended prayer meeting and bible study. He was active in the Men's Ministry. James was called from labor to reward on Monday December 26, 2016 at Methodist Hospital Southlake Campus. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters and two brothers. James leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife Sharon D. Fort; two sons James Fort, Jr. of Gary, Indiana and Jeffery Collins Fort of Terre Haute, Indiana; two daughters Janice (Cedric) Bivens of Alexandria, Virginia and Aronnette Whitley of Phoenix, Arizona; sister Margaret Hatten of Atopka, Florida; five grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, the Galilee Church family and many friends. Visitation Friday January 6, 2017 from 9-11:00a.m. with funeral services to follow at 11:00 a.m. All Services at Galilee Baptist Church 1548 Madison Street. Pastor Charles Morgan officiating. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery.

Published by Post-Tribune from Jan. 1 to Jan. 4, 2017.
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My condolences go out to the Fort, and extended families.
May you rest in peace.

Regards;
Hector Medina
Gary Sanitary District

January 7, 2017

My sincerest condolences to the family.

May the treasured memories of your loved one and the drawing close to God in prayer comfort and strengthen you during this most difficult time.

PD-GA

January 6, 2017

Lord people who did not have the pleasure of meeting my uncle can tell simply by his photo that he was something special. If you needed to laugh... call Uncle James. A secret you needed to share... call Uncle James. If you needed a recipe... call Uncle James. My uncle was all these things for me which is why my heart is broken. I am going to miss our morning talks but God knows best. God knew that you missed your brothers and sisters and parents. God has restored the family broken for the rest of us to meet again when we are called home. I love you Uncle James... Tomeka

Tomeka Smith

January 5, 2017

It was with great sympathy to learn about the loss of our dear cousin.

We've shared so many fond memories, your presence will be greatly missed!

We loved you dearly!

God makes no mistakes and He marvels in the death of His Saints.

Prayers for strength to you all with deep condolences and great love,

From your cousins in Ohio:

The Blythewood Sisters
Zenobia (Jean), Cynthia, Marilynn and Sandra.

SANDRA BLYTHEWOOD

January 4, 2017

May the God of comfort be with you at this time

Connie

January 4, 2017

Praying for you and your family

Letoria Jones

January 4, 2017

I didn't know this young man but my prayers are with your family may he rest in peace

Donna ruidiaz

January 3, 2017

Praying for the Fort family during your time of sorrow.

Bernadette Hindman

January 3, 2017

Praying for your family

Myrtle Perry-Mateen

January 3, 2017

Bernice Hemphill

January 2, 2017

Rest in Peace Mr. Fort

Tameka Jones

January 2, 2017

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Tyrone Amos

January 2, 2017

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Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Galilee Baptist Church

1548 Madison Street, IN

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Funeral service

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Galilee Baptist Church

1548 Madison Street, IN

Funeral services provided by:

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

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