John Fortenberry Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John Fortenberry of Newton, North Carolina, born in Catawba, North Carolina, who passed away on March 18, 2023, at the age of 61, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Fortenberry to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his father Walter Quilmer Fortenberry. He is survived by: his wife Terri W. Fortenberry; his children, Angus Lee Fortenberry (Elizabeth) of Greenville and Amber Leigh Fortenberry of Iron Station; his grandchildren, Rush, Jaycee, Swain and Axl; and his siblings, Jim Fortenberry of Iron Station and Barbara Fortenberry of Iron Station.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ebony & White's Funeral Services

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March 24, 2023

Hugh Whitfield wrote a sympathy message

“Praying for the John Fortenberry family. Blessed to know his daughter, Amber, and the grandkids, and honored to serve as their Pastor at Pearl Baptist, Iron Station. May your hope be in Jesus, and may experience His peace knowing that Jesus is "the resurrection and the life" and whoever believe in Him, though they die, they shall live." You are loved. - Pastor Hugh Whitfield”

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