BEDFORD – Ernest M. “Mike” Fortner, 70, passed away at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 23, 2015, at Indiana University Health Community Hospital in Indianapolis.
Born July 6, 1945, in Bedford, he was the son of Ernest W. and Alice M. (Sego) Fortner.
He retired as a federal law enforcement employee of the National Forest Service. Mike was also a long time employee of Jim Day Furniture and Appliance Store. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and member of the Free Methodist Church.
Surviving: sons,
Michael Shannon (Donna) Fortner, Bedford
Timothy Scott (Jessica) Fortner, Orleans
grandchildren,
Kody, Koral, and Krystina Fortner, Orleans
nephew,
Stephen Howard Roberts, Bedford
His parents and sister, Donna F. Roberts, preceded him in death.
Visitation will be Sunday, September 27, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center.
Cremation will follow.
Memorial Contributions: Favorite charity of your choice.
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Guest: Jerry & Judy Stevens | Mitchell
Date: September 26, 2015
Donna so sorry to learn of Mikes passing.. I always enjoyed it when he came to the golf course.. We talked about the good old days on the corner lot.. He has been thru alot & now he is free of pain... May The Good Lord bless you & Mikes kids with peace & great memories..
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