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J.W. Fortenberry

1947 - 2025

BORN

1947

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

Reynolds Funeral Home - Rome

5865 New Calhoun Hwy

Rome, Georgia

J.W. Fortenberry Obituary

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Published by Rome News-Tribune on Aug. 29, 2025.

Memorial Events
for J.W. Fortenberry

Aug

30

Celebration of Life

2:00 p.m.

Reynolds Funeral Home

5865 New Calhoun Highway Northeast, Rome, GA 30161

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5865 New Calhoun Hwy, Rome, GA 30161

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Johnie Evans

August 29, 2025

Jimmy, Randy, and all your family, sorry for your loss. Many memories from long ago.

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