Horace Norman Fortner Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Horace Norman Fortner of Arab, Alabama, who passed away on October 4, 2025, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Horace Norman Fortner to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, E. A. "Dock" Fortner and Burney Duvall Fortner; his son Philip; and his siblings, Donald Fortner, Cary Fortner, Robert Fortner, Gladys Byrom, Helen Stillwell and Sue Sadler.

He is survived by: his wife Bobbie Travis Fortner; his daughter Angela Williss (Scott); his grandchildren, Andrew Fortner (Kelsey), Lindsey Purviance (Steve), Jackson Williss (Sara Beth) and Nick Williss (Cenzley); and his great grandchildren, Knox Fortner, Pierce Fortner and Judd Fortner. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers and in honor of Horace's memory, donations can be made online to Compassus Hospice (compassuslivingfoundation.org) or by mail to Bonds Chapel Holiness Church (C/O Bro. Verlon Willmon, 3480 Creek Circle, Guntersville, AL 35976).