James Edwin (Ed) Fortner's obituary , Passed away on April 20, 2024 in Morristown, Tennessee

James Edwin (Ed) Fortner

December 18, 1950 - April 20, 2024 (73 years old)

Morristown, Tennessee

James Edwin (Ed) Fortner's obituary , Passed away on April 20, 2024 in Morristown, Tennessee

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Westside Chapel Funeral Home

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James Edwin (Ed) Fortner

December 18, 1950 - April 20, 2024 (73 years old)

Morristown, Tennessee

James Edwin Fortner Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to James Edwin Fortner of Morristown, Tennessee, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. James left this world on April 20, 2024 at the age of 73, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Edwin Fortner to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Stuart Fortner and Cathren Fortner of Bristol; his brother Wayne Fortner; and his mother-in-law Lee Sutherland of Kingsport. He is survived by: his wife Donna Fortner; his sons, Eric Fortner (Elisha) and Scott Fortner; his grandchildren, Allie, Trinity, Tinley, Dylan and Cooper Fortner; his siblings, Tom Fortner (Judy) of Blountville and Kathy Seymour of Bristol; his sisters-in-law, Diana White of Bristol and Karen Fortner of Kingsport; and his father-in-law Bob Sutherland of Kingsport. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made online to the Serenity House.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Westside Chapel Funeral Home



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Apr 26

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Westside Chapel Funeral Home, Inc.
3521 W Andrew Johnson Hwy, Morristown, TN 37814

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Apr 27

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Bethesda Cemetery

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