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King Junior Fortson, 77, of China Grove, passed away on Friday, January 4, 2013 after several years of illness. Junior was born in Danielsville, GA on May 27, 1935, a son of the late King David and Birdie Mae Carithers Fortson.
Junior attended the Madison County School System, he retired from the former Cannon Mills. Junior is a Veteran of the United States Army. He loved to work in his garden, fish and spend time with his family and friends. He was a very loving and caring person who never met a stranger.
In addition to his parents, Junior is preceded in death by a daughter, Vickie Jo Fortson;granddaughter, Jaclyn Noelle Cruse. Brothers, Alson, Bethune, Early, and James; sisters, Carolyn, Edna, Emma Ruth, Janice, Linda, Mary, Mildred, Sallie, Sarah, and Thelma.
Survivors: Junior is survived by his son, David E. Fortson and wife Renee of China Grove; daughter, Janice Fortson Cruse of Salisbury; granddaughters, Danielle Torrence-Fortson and Amber Cruse; his first wife Hazel Upright and numerous nieces, nephews and Close friends.
Service: There will be a Celebration of Life on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 5:30 PM, at the home of David E. Fortson. Conducted by close friends, Janet and George Chance.
Visitation: The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at the home of David E. Fortson from 12:00 to 5:00 PM.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Tucker Hospice House 5003 Hospice Lane Kannapolis NC 28081.
Carolina Cremation of Salisbury is assisting the Fortson family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.
Renee Fortson says
Junior.. I will miss you so much. I know you are in a much better place and all your pain is gone and your catching up with all your siblings and parents. I will miss us watching westerns and game shows together and laughing till we cried. Ive had the best year an half with you. I love you with all my heart and sole…
Love Renee
Janet Chance says
David, Renee, and Danielle:
I can never express the love that I have for you and your family. When I prayed for Junior in November, I knew God was listening and would take care of him, and not let him suffer any more. God was good, and made Junior more comfortable, and allowed him to pass in his sleep. I am thankful to God for this answer to my prayer. I now pray that God will wrap you in His loving arms and ease your grief and bring peace to your hearts. Love, Janet
Kristy Gomez says
Uncle Jr you will be sadly misses by all of us who loved you, May you Rest in peace, you are in a better place with all your brothers and sisters and mom and dad, until we meet again Uncle Jr Gone but never forgotten
Angela Hicks says
Junior,
I am glad you finally found peace after many years of illness.
Junior was also preceded in death by his wife of nearly thirty years, Ruth C. Hicks. I am sure this was a simple oversight.