Robert Fortner Obituary
In addition to his father, Mr. Fortner was preceded in death by his stepfather, Mack Hayes; sister, Lucy Rogers; & brother, Steve Fortner.
Mr. Fortner is survived by his wife, Shirley Fortner of Portland, TN; two sons, Robert Nelson of Millington, TN & Robert (Lanna) Gene Fortner of Portland, TN; daughter, Jamie (Bill) Davis of Bethpage, TN; grandchildren, Christina (Kirk) Henry, Chris Smith, Stephen Fortner, Garrett (Abigail) Davis, Logan (Kenya) Davis, Meagan (Josh) Shearon, Katlin Smith, & Hannah Davis; five great grandchildren; and mother, Barbara Ann Hayes.
Bob adored his family and loved spending time with them. He enjoyed camping with family and friends, was an avid fisherman, and always had a smile on his face for a stranger.
Visitation for Mr. Robert "Bob" Fortner will be on Monday, April 10th, 2023 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm & on Tuesday, April 11th, 2023 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home.
Funeral service for Mr. Robert "Bob" Fortner will follow visitation on Tuesday, April 11th at 12:00 pm at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home.
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