Fortson Spratling Obituary
We are sad to announce that on February 10, 2022, at the age of 88, Fortson Spratling (Jacksonville, Florida) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Bishop York, Jr. and Fannie Lou Spratling; and his siblings, Lillie Ree Spratling, Barbara Ann McDaniel, York, III and James Spratling.
He is survived by: his wife Barbara Medley Spratling; his children, Fortson Lorenzo Spratling (Mary), Rufus Alfonzo Spratling (Cecelia), Derwin Spratling (Gloria), Zachary Spratling (Elizabeth) and Iris Spratling; his siblings, Lula Mae S. P. Brown and Obie Lee Spratling (Deatra); and his grandchildren, Jevonnie Spratling, LaTisha Brown (Arthur), Cezane Cody (James), LaMontica Spratling, Rafael Spratling (Henry), Katrinka Spratling, Stephanie Smith, Rufus Spratling, II (Benita), Kareem Spratling, Shawn Spratling, Chetara Mixon and Trey Spratling-Williams. He is also survived by fourteen great grandchildren; one great great grandson; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and godchildren.
