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James Lee “Jimmy” Fort

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James Lee “Jimmy” Fort

Birth
Death
6 Aug 2019 (aged 66)
Burial
Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia, USA Add to Map
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Section 26
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Mr. James "Jimmy" Lee Fort
January 9, 1956 - August 6, 2019

Hephzibah, GA – James “Jimmy” Lee Fort, age 66, of Hephzibah, GA, passed away from Frontotemporal Dementia on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at his residence under the care of loving family, friends, and Encompass Hospice (Nurse Renee).

Jimmy was born in Camp Stewart, GA to Calvin W. Fort and Kathryn E. Fort on January 9, 1953. Jimmy was a Christian, who deeply loved his family. He had such a caring heart and loved everyone he came in contact with. Jimmy retired after 36 years from International Paper. He was an avid deer hunter and fisherman.

Jimmy is preceded in death by his mother, Kathryn E. Fort, his sister, Cynthia Hocutt, and his brother Calvin (Buzzy) Fort, Jr. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Sandy Fort; children: David (Melissa) Fort and Amy (Derek) Anderson.

A graveside service was held Friday, August 9, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. at Westover Memorial Park with Rev. Tate Wagner officiating.

Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484.
Mr. James "Jimmy" Lee Fort
January 9, 1956 - August 6, 2019

Hephzibah, GA – James “Jimmy” Lee Fort, age 66, of Hephzibah, GA, passed away from Frontotemporal Dementia on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at his residence under the care of loving family, friends, and Encompass Hospice (Nurse Renee).

Jimmy was born in Camp Stewart, GA to Calvin W. Fort and Kathryn E. Fort on January 9, 1953. Jimmy was a Christian, who deeply loved his family. He had such a caring heart and loved everyone he came in contact with. Jimmy retired after 36 years from International Paper. He was an avid deer hunter and fisherman.

Jimmy is preceded in death by his mother, Kathryn E. Fort, his sister, Cynthia Hocutt, and his brother Calvin (Buzzy) Fort, Jr. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Sandy Fort; children: David (Melissa) Fort and Amy (Derek) Anderson.

A graveside service was held Friday, August 9, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. at Westover Memorial Park with Rev. Tate Wagner officiating.

Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484.

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  • Created by: Bill Waters
  • Added: Aug 10, 2019
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/202015787/james_lee-fort: accessed ), memorial page for James Lee “Jimmy” Fort (9 Jan 1953–6 Aug 2019), Find a Grave Memorial ID 202015787, citing Westover Memorial Park, Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia, USA; Maintained by Bill Waters (contributor 46846521).