Henry Ford Fortenberry, 81, passed away February 12, 2021. He was born in Columbia, Mississippi on September 30, 1939. Henry graduated from Hub High School. On November 25, 1961 Henry married his beloved wife of 59 years Mrs. Connie Fortenberry.
Henry had a career in Rubber and Out Board Motors for F.H. Maloney Rubber Co, Fortenberry’s Marine Out Board Service. He had a passion for fishing, hunting, classic movies, tinkering, and helping those in need.
He was survived by his wife Connie Fortenberry; daughter Melissa Poole; grandchildren Sophie Metrolis; sisters Ada Cazaubon, Gwen Moore, Martha, and brother Greg Fortenberry.
The visitation will be held at 5:00pm – 8:00pm and the rosary to be held at 7:00pm, March 1, 2021, at American Heritage Funeral Home.
Funeral arrangements will be held at 12:30pm – 1:30pm, March 2, 2021, at American Heritage Funeral Home.
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