Robert Fortenberry

Bro. Robert Allen Fortenberry, 77, passed away at his home in Forest, MS on January 20, 2025. Visitation will be held at Christian Life Fellowship Church on Sunday, January 26th from 2-3PM, followed by funeral services at 3pm. Bro. Clayborn Huff, Donald Fortenberry, and James Fortenberry will officiate. A graveside service will follow in the Christian Life Fellowship Cemetery. 

Robert was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He served his country for 35 years until the time of his retirement from the Mississippi Air National Guard 172nd Airlift Wing. He loved God, his family, and his country. 

He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Kathy May Fortenberry; parents, Hollie Webster Fortenberry and Mary Sue Mcinnis Fortenberry; brothers, John Paul Fortenberry, and Jerry Fortenberry; and sister, Pat Davis.

He leaves behind his three children, Robert Eric Fortenberry (Theresa) of Cross, SC, Susan Bryant (Will) of Raleigh, MS, and Sissy Huff (Clayburn) of Raleigh, MS; brother, Donald Fortenberry (Sherry); sisters, Judy Garner (Mike), and Linda Pelot; ten grandchildren, Clay Huff (Marinel), Faith Giordano (Lyndon), Charity Strickland (Zach), Hope Creel (Jason), Katie Fortenberry, Joy Davis (Jesse), Ally Lim (Jaesop), Allen Fortenberry, Asher Powell, Addison Bryant, and Adian Bryant; one great grandchild, Charlee Creel; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. 

Serving as pallbearers will be Clay Huff, Asher Powell, Allen Fortenberry, Jason Creel, Zach Strickland, and Lyndon Goirdano. 

Honorary pallbearers will be the men of the Mississippi Air National Guard 172nd Airlift Wing.

Music for the services will be provided by Lavee Horne and Marinel Huff. 

The Fortenberry family would like to extend their gratitude to their church family at Christian Life Fellowship Church. 

Ott and Lee of Forest is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.