Roosevelt Fortner Sr. Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Roosevelt Fortner Sr. of Alliance, Ohio, born in Toxey, Alabama, who passed away on July 16, 2022, at the age of 97, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Roosevelt Fortner Sr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his wife Florean Fortner; his children, Sylvester Payton, Robert Payton, Bennie Fortner, Alvin Fortner and Nancy Stewart; and his siblings, Alice Snow, Nancy Ford, Dorothy Mady, Bennie Kirksey and Lawrence Fortner.
He is survived by: his children, Evelyn Avery, Cheryl Grimes (Marion), Ola Fortner, Candace Seals (Victor) and Willie Fortner (Marley). He is also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
