Charles E. Fortner's obituary , Passed away on January 16, 2023 in North Vernon, Indiana

Charles E. Fortner

October 7, 1939 - January 16, 2023 (83 years old)

North Vernon, Indiana

Charles E. Fortner's obituary , Passed away on January 16, 2023 in North Vernon, Indiana

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Charles E. Fortner

October 7, 1939 - January 16, 2023 (83 years old)

North Vernon, Indiana

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Charles E. Fortner Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Charles E. Fortner of North Vernon, Indiana, born in Versailles, Indiana, who passed away at the age of 83, on January 16, 2023. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Charles E. Fortner to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parents, James Fortner and Anna Fortner (Mack); and his siblings, Virginia Booher, Edith Bishop, Geneva Monday, Lucille Redicker, Stella Kershingner and William Fortner.

He is survived by : his wife Doris Fortner of North Vernon; his children, Pam Gray (Elbert), Michelle Brown, Michael Fortner of North Vernon and James Fortner (Laura) of East Enterprise; his stepchildren, Stephanie Green (Jeff) of North Vernon and Steve Schmidt (Melinda) of North Vernon; his sisters, Sue Horton of North Vernon, Ellen Moore of North Vernon, Sandy Summerfield (Mike) of North Vernon and Phyllis Blair of North Vernon; his grandchildren, Cody (Megan), Colton Gray, Mikel Gray (Gaylen), Glenda Sizemore, Cortney Matthews (Michael), Cori Fortner, Steve, Jacob Schmidt, Travis and Trent Roberson; and his great grandchildren, Skiler Fortner, Noah, Braydon, Lawver, Morgan, Abby Estis, Greyson and Bennett Schmidt. He is also survived by several step grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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