Mike D. Fortenberry Jr., age 88, of Mabelvale, AR went to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 5, 2023. Mike was born in Webb, Mississippi on February 14, 1935 to Mike D. Fortenberry and Ovene Goldman Fortenberry.
Mike was a veteran serving in the army from 1953 til 1956. Upon returning home, Mike married his sweetheart and remained married for 66 years until his passing. He was a successful business man owning multiple businesses throughout his life. He was the ultimate family man and was loved by all who knew him. Besides spending time with his family, hobbies included golfing with his wife and friends, boating with his family and traveling in his RV.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Vivian McCrary Fortenberry, daughters Marlene Fortenberry Pritchard (Tim) and Melissa Fortenberry Thornberry (Fred) and son Mike D. Fortenberry III. Mike’s oldest daughter, Marilyn Vivian Fortenberry Roberts (Morgan Dale) preceded him in death. Mike has 12 grandchildren, Michael Dale Roberts, Bradley Ray Roberts (April), Amanda Marie Roberts, Timothy Miles Pritchard (Ericka Regan), Tara Marie Pritchard, Nicholas Andrew Pritchard, Heather Michelle Fortenberry Layton (Daniel), Mike D. Fortenberry IV (Whitny), Marcus Earl Schenck (Stacey), Mallory Vivian Fortenberry Christian (Michael), Marissa Necole Thornberry (Manuel), Frederick Rocklan Thornberry and 15 great grandchildren which include Evan Chrissonberry, Vivian Rose Roberts, Cecilia Hensley, Mikey Hensley, Dawson McCoy Roberts, Bristol Payton Tice, Blakey Parker Tice, Becklyn Peri Tice, Noah Layton, Jacob Layton, Charlie Layton, Elsa Mae Fortenberry, Marcus Earl Schenck Jr., Sarah Grace Schenck, Madelyn Joy Christian. Mike also has 1 great great grandchild, Braxton Hensley. Mike is survived by brothers Jim Fortenberry, Henry Fortenberry and sisters Andy Fortenberry Woods and Patricia Fortenberry Bess. Two brothers preceded Mike in death, Bob Fortenberry and David Rocklan Fortenberry
Mike’s celebration of life will be Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 3:00 pm at Pinecrest Memorial on Hwy 5 in Bryant, AR. Pallbearers will be Timothy Miles Pritchard, Nicholas Andrew Pritchard, Mike D. Fortenberry IV, Marcus Earl Schenck, Frederick Rocklan Thornberry, Bradley Ray Roberts and Michael Christian.
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