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Harold Fort Obituary
May 11, 1953 - August 15, 2023
Fort Worth, Texas - Harold Glynn Fort, 70, Pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church more than thirty years, entered victorious rest August 15, 2023. Reverend Fort was born May 11, 1953 to Carrie and James Fort.
Celebration of Life: 11:00 AM Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 2951 Evans Avenue; Rev. William T. Glynn, Host Pastor.
Visitation and Wake: 6-8:00 PM Friday, August 25, 2023 at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, 3700 W. Risinger Road.
Survivors include his wife, Linda; daughters, Treva Richey and Rahnisha Boone; sons, Ronald Fort (Tara) and Darrell Fort; brother, James Edward Fort of Garland; sister, Doris Jiles of Atlanta, Texas; 10 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; other relatives and the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church family.
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Roderick Price
August 28, 2025
Today marks another year of your passing. I will forever cherish the kind words and guidance you provided all the years I knew you. I am better today because of you. May you legacy continue to be a blessing. Love always!
Roderick Price
May 5, 2025
Missing you today and everyday Pastor Forte. May your memory continue to be a blessing to all that loved you! Continue to RIH......
EARNEST PRESTON
February 3, 2025
U HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOST.
Linda Williams
October 1, 2023
We just learned of the passing of Rev. Fort and we offer our condolences to the family. We first met Rev. Fort when we moved to the Dallas /Fort Worth area. We attended his church and on September 24th 1988 he presided over our marriage ceremony and pronounced us man and wife. We mourn his passing and send prayers of peace and rest to Sister Fort.
Linda and Charles Williams
Maura Souza
September 2, 2023
Linda condolences to you and your family
The Hintons
August 27, 2023
May God bless you and your family with peace at this time!
James, Robbie, and Michael
August 26, 2023
To Sister Fort and family we were saddened to hear of the passing of Pastor Fort. He was so welcoming when we visited the church with my son. We will always remember his melodious voice and big smile, but most of all we will remember how supportive and encouraging he was to our son during a difficult time in his life. We are praying that you take comfort in the Lord's love and know that you are never alone. He walks beside you even in your darkest hour. May God bless and keep you as you face the days ahead.
The Johnsons in Tennessee
James, Robbie, and Michael
Opal Mcintosh
August 25, 2023
To Sis. Fort,family and The New Birth Church Family. On behalf of Opal McIntosh family, the Bonner's,the Lampkin's and the Jone's family we send our sincere condolences. Rev. Fort was truly a friend and Pastor to our family.
I will never forget when my mother took seriously ill out of town and he came several times to see about her and also when she returned here. We are praying for you and the family. He will be missed.
Roy and Tammy Scull
August 25, 2023
To Sis. Linda Fort and Family, our condolences to each of you. We pray our Heavenly Father will sustain you now and in the days ahead. Rev. Fort was a great preacher and teacher. Because of the work both of you have done, I am convinced many souls have been won for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Jackie R. Johnson
August 25, 2023
A great friend and former classmate at Union Hill High School in Bettie, Texas during the early 1970s. He will be sorely missed - especially at Homecoming Ceremonies at Bethlehem Baptist Church each July! A true warrior indeed!
Joyce Schmeisser
August 25, 2023
As a neighbor, a "couple" years ago now Harold and his family woke me up on Sunday mornings with the most wonderful gospel singing as they loaded their car for church. I have bragged often to others of their beautiful harmonized voices from back then. However, I was glad, I and my children did'nt have to leave that early for our church.
Also, I always think of Harold when I see or eat Banana Nut Bread, his was the best.
Bert Reece
August 24, 2023
My deepest condolences to the Fort family. Harold was my supervisor years ago at Ford Motor Credit Co. He helped me to develop and find my way at Ford Credit when I thought it was too much for me. He was firm but very fair to me. I pray for peace and comfort for you during this time.
Baker Funeral Home
August 25, 2023
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Naulla Ross
August 24, 2023
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Juanita Fielden
August 22, 2023
May your angels fly you safely to your Heavenly home. Your life was a blessing to many and you will be missed.
Carolyn Carrington Turner
August 21, 2023
I went to college at ETSU with Rev Fort, and we grew up together in neighboring communities. He loved to sing and I loved to hear him sing. May God give comfort to his family at this time.
PATRICIA SMITH
August 21, 2023
To Sis. Fort and family, New Birth family, it is with sincere sympathy I send this message. Not only did Rev. Fort serve as our pastor, he was a great
Person and friend. He was so personable and kind. He loved the Lord and showed it. You will be missed. Linda,praying God will sustain you and family at this time. Love, Jimmie & Pat Smith
Dainer Williams
August 21, 2023
Pastor Fort was my pastor for about 5 years. He loved to sing and he always friendly loved his members. He will be sadly missed. Praying for Sis. Fort and Family.
James Lanmon
August 20, 2023
I knew Harold when he was in college at ETSU in Commerce. He was a loyal member of FBC Commerce where he often sang solos at church and led music for Wednesday services at Oak Manor Nursing Home. He was full of joy and had a big, grazioso smile.
Shara Thornton
August 20, 2023
So sorry to hear of Pastor Fort's passing. Prayers to his family. He was always so welcoming to me and my family; he will truly be missed.
Barnedra Barrett
August 18, 2023
So sorry to hear about the passing of Rev. Harold Fort, my sincere condolences to the Fort family.
Barnedra Barrett
Roderick Price
August 18, 2023
Prayers for Sis. fort and family. I will cherish the memories. So grateful to have served under your leadership! I was challenged and changed. Take your rest faithful servant!
Doris Hines
August 18, 2023
So very sorry for the family,he was a great friend,couldn't:t believe it when I heard it
Felicia Eldridge
August 17, 2023
Our sincerest sympathy to the family and church family of Rev Fort. May God comfort you during this difficult time and give you peace.
With warm regards
Lloyd and Felicia Eldridge
Teresa L Erickson
August 17, 2023
Revered Fort is how I will forever remember you! Such an honor to be a crucial part of your becoming Pastor of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Fort Worth, Texas.
You will forever be in my heart and soul!!!!
Gea & Kim Anderson
August 17, 2023
2 Corinthians 5:8 ESV
"Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord."
To the Fort Family you are in our Prayers, we are GRATEFUL to have known such a Wonderfully KIND and LOVING Man of GOD...
Thank you for sharing him with us all...
GOD BLESS and KEEP you, always.
Servant/Pastors Gerald & Kim Anderson & The Tastebud Ministries Church
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