Ronald Dean Fortney's Obituary
Ronald Dean Fortney, 54, passed away May 1, 2014 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Memphis, TN. He was born on September 23, 1959 in Springfield, MO to James and Betty Fortney. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Betsy Sears Fortney; son, Eric Fortney; and siblings, James Rodrick “Rod” Fortney, Robert “Bob” Fortney (Kris), Jack Fortney, Richard “Ricky” Fortney (Donna), Michael Fortney, Betty Jean Fortney, Ronald’s twin brother: Donald Fortney, and William “Bill” Fortney (Shirley). He was preceded in death by his siblings, Carolyn Fortney Poole, Kathleen Fortney Chandler, and Eugene “Gene” Fortney. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Saturday, May 3 and funeral services will be 1 p.m., Sunday, May 4 at Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery. The family requests any donations be sent to the American Cancer Society or the Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County.Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave. Memphis, TN 38119, (901)767-8930, “Behind the Stone Wall”
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