of North Little Rock, AR
March 6, 1937 - October 25, 2020
Melton Wayne Fortner of North Little Rock, Arkansas, was born on March 6, 1937, to Dolphus D. and Lilus Fulmer Fortner near Vilonia, Arkansas. He left this life, October 25, 2020 in his home at the age of 83.
Wayne was an avid hunter and fisherman, spending his happiest hours in the woods or on the water. He accepted Jesus at the age of 10 and was a member of Cedar Heights Baptist Church. He was a hard worker and at the age of 15 leased 2 acres that he planted in cotton, using the profits to buy his first car. He had a mechanical mind and could build or fix anything. He retired from ALCOA as a metal worker and a welder.
Wayne is preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 66 years Shirley Ann Brannon; brothers, Bud, Danny and Leslie, and sister, Oneita Fowlkes; daughter, Lorrie Ann and granddaughter, Sarah Fortner.
He is survived by his brothers, Ronny, Donny, and Randy (Rita) Fortner; son, Rusty (Sheila) Fortner, and daughter, Cindy (Wayne) Barker; grandchildren, Jeremy Fortner, Brad (Lauren) Patterson, Annie (Atticus) Franke, Elizabeth (Thomas) Jennings; great-grandchildren, Kaden and Avery Patterson, Kenzie, Paige and Elliot Callan, Logan, Heather and Rhett Jennings.
A Graveside service will be held on Friday October 30, 2020 at 10:00am at Beryl Cemetery.
Visitation will be Thursday October 29, 2020 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Interment will be in Beryl Cemetery in Vilonia.
Please follow Covid 19 precautions and wear a mask.
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10 Condolence(s)
Ralph and Peggy (Joseph) Havens
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Cindy and Rusty, sorry to hear about your Dad. Cherish the memories. God Bless you all.
Joanne Sullivan
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Rusty and Cindy. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. I know that they are together and happy. I will be unable to be at visitation because I am taking care of the grands after school and it will be too late after Cassy picks up the kids.
Lena Fulmer
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
I last saw Wayne at his mothers funeral. She was my dads ( Jack Fulmer ) sister. I saw him a lot as we were growing up. After that only at funerals. He was such a good person. I am so sorry for your loss. It is so hard to lose a loved one. My thoughts are with this family.
Loretta Spears-Loge
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
I've thought about Wayne and Shirley for years...they were our neighbors on First St in Conway...Wayne and my dad (TL Spears) went fishing often in the few yrs that they lived next to us...Wayne and my dad put in our central heat unit together...after they move to NLR we went to visit a few times...my prayers forcthe family
Julie Clayton
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time - Asking God to hold you tight-
You & your brother did an amazing job taking care of your parents !
They are together in heaven now - what a long life they had together as husband & wife !
God bless you all!
Claudia and Tommy Brown
Monday, October 26, 2020
Our Sympathy to this beautiful family. We know he will be missed by all, Prayers with you .
Wanda Loftis
Monday, October 26, 2020
Cindy and Rusty. Your dad is resting easy now. He and your mom are together again. You two did A very good job of taking care of the both of them. Love to all of you. Wanda Loftis
Sharon Touschner
Monday, October 26, 2020
Reunited with his wife, Shirley. Prayers for the family.
Helena Mass
Monday, October 26, 2020
Fear not, for I am with you: be not dismayed, for I am your God: I will strengthen you,I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Rhonda DeVore
Monday, October 26, 2020
Our prayers are with you!
Don and Rhonda