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James Fortner Obituary

TOWER HILL - James B. Fortner, 44, of Tower Hill passed away 7:40 p.m. Friday, July 16, 2010 at Shelby Memorial Hospital, Shelbyville. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery, Sullivan. The family suggests casual attire. Memorials may be made to the donor's choice. James was born August 28, 1965 in Decatur the son of Ronald and Sandy (Hunter) Fortner. He married Haydie D. Dayson December 29, 2001 in Mission, Texas. He was the owner of Fortner Repair and Sales, Pana. James is survived by his wife Haydie; parents, Ronald and Sandy Fortner of Tower Hill; paternal grandmother, Luella Fortner of Sullivan; daughter, Andrea Fortner of Tower Hill; sisters, Lori (Gene) Steers of Shelbyville and Debbie Lape and companion Jim Strohl of Shelbyville. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents and paternal grandfather. Condolences may be made to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at www.legacy.com/herald-review/Obituaries.asp
Published by Decatur Herald & Review on Jul. 19, 2010.

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Ginger [Hale] Yakey

July 20, 2010

Ronnie & Sandy So sorry to read of Jims death.You are special people to me.I wish you both strength from the Lord for this hard time.Remember the good times. Thinking of you. Love,

Donna Cherry

July 19, 2010

You have touched so many peoples lives in ways you will never know. All I have is childhood memories of when we were children driving our parents crazy. I will miss my dear cousin and pray for healing for our families. God Bless.

Randy Smith

July 19, 2010

Jim was a special friend, not only was he once a brother in-law, he became permanent family, I guess you could say we became life long brothers. He will always be in my thoughts and forever remain in my heart. Haydie & Andrea, are also part of our life, thank goodness we are neighbors, this will allow Tiffeny and myself to be here for any support and help they may need. JUST REMEBER HAYDIE we are always here.

Randy, Tiffeny, Erin, Brett & Kacee

Gennell Black

July 19, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. I have lost a son and my husband so I can identify with your loss. I pray for God to give you peace at this sad time in your life. I live on the other side of Williamsburg Hill and my sons went to school with some of your children.
Sincerely,
Gennell Black

July 19, 2010

Sandy and Ronnie
So sorry to read about Jimmie in the on- line Decatur paper. When I saw his picture, it was like seeing the Fortner twins again. With your Faith in God, I know that you and Ronnie will be able to get thru this tough time. I will be thinking of you. God Bless you and your family.
Love you always,
Louise Sentel Kuhns Williams and Susie

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