Carl E. "Tunie" Fortson's obituary , Passed away on July 14, 2025 in Ravenna, Ohio

Carl E. "Tunie" Fortson

December 21, 1946 - July 14, 2025 (78 years old)

Ravenna, Ohio

Carl E. "Tunie" Fortson's obituary , Passed away on July 14, 2025 in Ravenna, Ohio

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Carl E. "Tunie" Fortson

December 21, 1946 - July 14, 2025 (78 years old)

Ravenna, Ohio

Carl E. Fortson Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Carl E. Fortson of Ravenna, Ohio, who passed away on July 14, 2025, at the age of 78, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

In the sacred silence of farewell, Carl E. is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Carl E.'s spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.

He was predeceased by: his daughter Nicole Grier. He is survived by: his wife Pat Fortson; his children, Carl Jr., Carol, William, Leverne, Tiffany and Joshua; and his brother Luther (Marie). He is also survived by grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 19th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions (131 N Canton Rd, Akron, OH 44305, USA). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 19th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Newcomer Funeral Home & Cremation Services



Sat

July 19

Visitation

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions
131 N Canton Rd, Akron, OH 44305, USA

Sat

July 19

Funeral service

12:00 PM

Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions
131 N Canton Rd, Akron, OH 44305, USA

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