It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Clayborn Fortner of Princeton, Indiana, born in Mount Carmel, Illinois, who passed away on February 28, 2024, 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 Clayborn Fortner to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parents, George Cecil "Dutch" Fortner and Sarah Fortner (Shelby); his son Michael "Mike" Fortner; his grandson Michael Paul Fortner; and his siblings, DeElla Genevia Thompson, Roscoe Fortner, Cecil "Buster" Fortner, Kenneth Fortner, Juanita Askren and Hazel Wininger.

He is survived by : his children, William Fortner (Shirley), Jon Fortner (Christi), Karen Jenkins, Buddy Fortner and Sarah Evans (John); and his sisters, Goldie Perry and Charlotte Reed. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Colvin Funeral Homes