A native of Swain Co., Bennie was a son of the late Arthur Lewis Fortner and Cynthia McMahan Fortner.
He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Brandon Smith Fortner, son, Michael Fortner, sister, Dorothy Motsinger, and brother, Winfred Fortner.
Surviving are his son, Boyce Fortner (Pam); grandchildren, Tyler Fortner (Ashley), Philip Fortner (Erica), and Blake Fortner (Jenny); and brother, Perb Fortner (Kay).
Graveside services will be private, and a celebration of life service will be held at a later date.
Source Citation: Groce Funeral Home
A native of Swain Co., Bennie was a son of the late Arthur Lewis Fortner and Cynthia McMahan Fortner.
He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Brandon Smith Fortner, son, Michael Fortner, sister, Dorothy Motsinger, and brother, Winfred Fortner.
Surviving are his son, Boyce Fortner (Pam); grandchildren, Tyler Fortner (Ashley), Philip Fortner (Erica), and Blake Fortner (Jenny); and brother, Perb Fortner (Kay).
Graveside services will be private, and a celebration of life service will be held at a later date.
Source Citation: Groce Funeral Home
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