Ronald James Fortner's obituary , Passed away on February 14, 2025 in Tower Hill, Illinois

Ronald James Fortner

November 19, 1939 - February 14, 2025 (85 years old)

Tower Hill, Illinois

Ronald James Fortner's obituary , Passed away on February 14, 2025 in Tower Hill, Illinois

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McMullin-Young Funeral Home

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Ronald James Fortner

November 19, 1939 - February 14, 2025 (85 years old)

Tower Hill, Illinois

Ronald James Fortner Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ronald James Fortner of Tower Hill, Illinois, who passed away on February 14, 2025 at the age of 85. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ronald James Fortner to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his son James Fortner; his son-in-law Gene Steers; and his great grandchild Owen Sims. He is survived by: his wife Sandy; his daughters, Lori Steers of Shelbyville and Debbie Lape (Kent) of Pana; his daughter-in-law Haydie Fortner (Ryan) of Tower Hill; his grandchildren, Erika Oktayana (John) of Shelbyville, Amber Erwin of Boody, Brett Smith (Holley) of Indianapolis, IN, Sara Kirkpatrick (Brad) of Mattoon, Sadie Fortner of Shelbyville, Braxton Lape of Mattoon, Xander Strohl of Shelbyville and Andrea Fortner (Chase) of Tower Hill; his great grandchildren, Reyna, Ronnie, Elliote Grace, Sawyer Ann, Evelyn, Teddy, Carson, Brantlee and Charlotte; his sister Janet Becker of Moweaqua; and his close friends, Randy Smith and Jimmy Strohl.

Memorials may be made to the Moultrie County Beacon.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
McMullin-Young Funeral Home



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Feb 18

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McMullin-Young Funeral Home and Cremation Services - Sullivan
503 W Jackson St, Sullivan, IL 61951

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Feb 19

Funeral service

Southern Baptist Church
615 E Jackson St, Sullivan, IL 61951

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