We are sad to announce that on November 4, 2023, at the age of 86, John H. Fort Sr. of Winter Haven, Florida, born in Graceville, Florida passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, William Fort and Mattie Fort; his wife Shirley Ann Fort; his son John Fort, Jr.; and his sisters, Myrtle West, Flora Nagle and Mildred Bacon.

He is survived by : his daughters, Sheri Ann Fort of Shellman and Patricia Jane Bodell (Thomas) of Winter Haven; his grandchildren, Clint Hutchinson (Crystal) of Leesburg, Dalton Bodell of Winter Haven, Rylee Bodell of Winter Haven and Samantha Bodell of Winter Haven; his great grandchildren, Bailey Hutchinson and Gage Hutchinson of Leesburg, Georgia; and his pet Scooter.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his honor can be made to the First Baptist Church of Waverly Building Fund, 706 South Orange Avenue, Waverly, Florida 33877.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Marion Nelson Funeral Home and Crematory