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Rev. Benjamin H. L. Forte Sr.

Rev. Benjamin H. L. Forte Sr. obituary

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Benjamin Forte Obituary

FORTE Rev. Benjamin H. L. Forte, Sr., age 83, departed this life on Friday, January 13, 2012 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. Born on September 6, 1928 in Grindstone, PA, he was predeceased by his parents Cleveland and Ida Lee Forte. He served as the assistant pastor of Jerusalem Baptist Church and New Fellowship Church and was a member of New Genesis Baptist Church and the Baptist Ministerial Alliance. He had attended Southern Baptist Bible College, and was a retired postal employee. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Mildred Forte; children, Beatrice (Sylvester) Edwards of Thomaston, AL, Major Jeanie Forte of Goldsboro, NC, Mildred (David) Thomas of Columbus, OH, Benjamin (Joyce) Forte, Jr. of Durham, NC, Evangelist Benzetta Forte of Columbus, OH, Dytanion (Marcelyn) Forte of Columbus, OH.; ten grand-children, 23 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren; a step-brother, Frank Applebee of New Kensington, PA; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Celebration of Life service 2 p.m. Thursday, January 19, 2012 in the chapel of DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long St. Rev. M.J.K. Jones, officiating. The family will receive friends at the mortuary Thursday, 1 p.m. until the start of service. Interment in Northlawn Memory Gardens. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.diehl-whittaker.com/obits

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jan. 16 to Jan. 17, 2012.

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Alexandria Phillipos

March 23, 2012

I miss u so much ,but i know u are watching down on me so i am going to make u proud of me.

January 29, 2012

To the Forte' Family. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in our prayers during this difficult time. Charlie & Edith Isler, Durham, NC.

January 22, 2012

Danny, Marcy, and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in your sweetest and dearest memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love, Jane Brooks

Brian and Debbie Barksdale

January 19, 2012

To the Forte' family: With deepest smypathy in the loss of your father.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Brian and Debbie Barksdale

January 19, 2012

To the Forte Family, our prayers go out to the entire family. May God's peace be with you during this time. Love, Mr. and Mrs. Ron Tanner and family.

Stacey Cass

January 19, 2012

Ben, Mildred, and the family:
Please know that the entire family is in my prayers. I have such fond memories of Mr. Forte and the entire family from our days at Mt. Olivet. Trust, depend, and lean on Jesus.
Stacey (Brown) Cass

Pat Tate-Graham

January 19, 2012

May the Lord continue to hold, keep and comfort you in your time of loss. He will be your strength in the time of weakness. He will gently wipe your tears away. Just remember your loved one is just a thought away. He will be there in your heart forever. Trust the Father and He will bring you through in peace and He will never leave or forsake you. Heavenly Father, bless and keep this family today. With much love and respect, Pat Tate-Graham & family.

Debbie Valentine

January 18, 2012

To the Forte family: May "God" be with and continue to cradle you in "His" arms at this time.

God bless you,

Frances Wansley

January 17, 2012

Praying for your family.

Rhonda Thompson

January 17, 2012

Remembering your great love story today and always. May God's promise of an after-life void of suffering bring peace and tranquility to the wife and family during this trying time.

Carl, Sandra, and Melanie Herring

January 17, 2012

To the Forte Family,
We are praying for your family to have the peace of God that passeth all understanding through Christ Jesus.
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7

Carl, Sandra, and Melanie Herring

January 17, 2012

To the Forte Family,
We are praying for your family to have the peace of God that passeth all understanding through Christ Jesus.
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7

Audrey Cobb

January 17, 2012

To the Forte Family:
My heart is extended to you in the loss of your dear husband, father, and grandfather. He was well loved and will be sorely missed by many others who knew him. May God keep you in His arms during your bereavement. I love you all and miss you. . . Audrey Cobb

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