Bennie Boyce Fortner
April 10, 1939 ~ April 6, 2020
Born in:
Swain Co., NC
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Bennie Boyce Fortner, Sr., 80, of Asheville, passed away Monday, April 6, 2020.
A native of Swain Co., Bennie was a son of the late Arthur Lewis Fortner and Cynthia McMahan Fortner. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Brandon Smith Fortner, son, Michael Fortner, sister, Dorothy Motsinger, and brother, Winfred Fortner.
Surviving are his son, Boyce Fortner (Pam); grandchildren, Tyler Fortner (Ashley), Philip Fortner (Erica), and Blake Fortner (Jenny); great-grandchildren, Avery and Halyn Fortner; and brother, Perb Fortner (Kay).
Graveside services will be private, and a celebration of life service will be held at a later date.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is assisting the family.
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Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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Boyce and Pam,
We’re so sorry to read about Mr. Fortner’s passing. Praying for you and your family. God bless you.
We are so saddened by your loss. Bennie could always bring a smile to Jan’s face and make her laugh! He was a wonderful man. Prayers for you and your family.
Rick and Jan Elingburg
Boyce, I am so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. I had no idea Michael was gone too. Will be praying for you & family. This is a difficult time when we can’t be with our loved ones in the hospital or have an appropriate funeral.
Boyce,
You and your family have our deepest sympathies. Your Dad was such a sweet and good person. We are so sorry for your loss.
Randy and Michelle
Boyce,Pam, Tyler, and Blake
We are so sad for your loss. He was such a nice person. We shall keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim & Joyce
Boyce, Pam, Tyler and Blake,
We are so sorry for your loss. He was such a nice man who always had a smile for us. We shall keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim and Joyce
Fortner family, we are sorry to hear of senior’s death. We are praying for you to feel comfort and strength.
Boyce, Pam, Tyler and Blake
James and I want to send our love and prayers to all of you at this time.
We are sure you are reliving some very special memories. In looking at these pictures, we cannot believe how time has flown by. The boys are fine looking young men as we knew they would be! May God bless you and keep you in His loving care.
James and Mary Belle Carroll
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