Charles Fredrick Fortenberry, 98, died Thursday, October 4, 2012, in Amarillo, Texas.
Graveside services were held on Sunday, October 7, 2012, in Silverton Cemetery in Silverton.
Arrangements were under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.
Mr. Fortenberry was born June 14, 1914, in Briscoe County to J.C. and Vonnie Ann Fortenberry. He married Eva Jewel McCain on October 8, 1953. He is a US Navy veteran and was a farmer prior to his retirement. He was a resident of Clarendon before moving to Amarillo 5 years ago. He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in
Clarendon.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; his son, Elmo Ray Fortenberry, Sr.
He is survived by 3 grandchildren, Trishia Schwertner and husband Steve of Clarendon, Rhonda Greathouse and husband Glen of Amarillo, and Elmo Ray Fortenberry, Jr. of Midland; 5 great grandchildren, Tristan, Erika, Blair, Rowdy, and Stone.
The family request memorials be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association.
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