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Willie Fortson

January 8, 1941 ~ June 29, 2017 (age 76) 76 Years Old
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Message from Tanya Pettijohn Sallustro
July 10, 2017 2:58 PM

Dear Hattie and family,
I am so sorry for your loss
Yo have my deepest sympathy
He is remembered as a kind gentle person
Message from Pete Marziliano
July 12, 2017 5:02 PM

Prayers to your family on the passing of this wonderful gentleman. He will be missed.
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A candle was lit by Tanya Pettijohn Sallustro on July 10, 2017 2:51 PM
DeAr Hattie,
I am so sorry for your loss
You have my deepest sympathy
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A candle was lit by Janice Massee on July 8, 2017 9:39 PM
Message from Janice "Mtn. Mama" Massee
July 8, 2017 9:36 PM

Hattie, so sorry I did not know about Willie's passing or I would have been at his funeral. You may not know me by name, but you do when you see me. My prayers are with you and family !! I was so fortunate to know Willie for a very long time as he was like a sparkling star to everyone he saw as he was such a wonderful person with kindness in his heart and GOD in his sole and all of Rabun County will miss him. Why can't other people have that kind of loving heart!!
Message from Dr. Terrell and Bernice Davis
July 7, 2017 8:11 PM

We send heartfelt sympathy to Mr. Willie Fortson's family at his Homegoing. To Mrs. Hattie and his entire family. What a blessed person he was to all of us. Fond memories of his influence in the medical community and with his family association with us personally. May God bless you all with His Comfort and Peace
Message from Bill and Carla Thornton.
July 6, 2017 5:54 PM

We met Mr. Willie at Home Depot. He has to be one of the sweetest men I've ever met. Prayers for his family and gratefulness for having met him.
Message from Arick Quinton
July 6, 2017 8:30 AM

Mr. Willie, it was a pleasure to have met you. I enjoyed our time together at the desk. You were a good friend at work. I didn't know Willie a long time but in the time I knew him he was a great guy.
Message from Mike and Judi Tacheny
July 5, 2017 6:15 PM

Hattie, Mitchell and Adrian,
Sorry we didn't know until we saw the paper, or we would have been there. Willie was so kind to everyone. we appreciate his service to his community. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers, and let us know if you need anything. Mike and Judi
Message from Adrian fortson
July 9, 2017 10:15 PM

It's ok it just happened so quick we were just going by his wishes he said he wanted a Sunday funeral so we were just keeping with his wishes he didn't want people making a fuss over him
Message from Amber Blalock Brady
July 5, 2017 8:59 AM

Adrian,

Your father always had the sweetest smile, and was always so kind,; his testimony of faith was always shown through his actions. I am praying for you and your family.

Amber
Message from Adrian fortson
July 9, 2017 10:07 PM

Thank you for keeping us in your prayers
Message from Ron & Mary Ann Rich
July 2, 2017 5:42 PM

Our County has lost a wonderful gentleman - our thoughts and prayers to the family.
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A candle was lit by Rick, Kathy, Brett, Erica and Adrian Vigil on July 2, 2017 4:27 PM
Message from Karen and Danny Lovell
July 2, 2017 1:54 PM

This world would be so much better if everyone treated people the way Willie did. He always had a smile and showed love for his fellow man. May God bless you all and remember the wonderful memories.
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A candle was lit by jeannie brown on July 2, 2017 8:30 AM
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A candle was lit by Farris & Willena Johnson & Family on July 1, 2017 11:06 PM
Message from I'm going to miss you very much.I allways loved to just stand and talk to you.Just saying i will miss you
July 1, 2017 12:00 PM

I'm going to miss you. Love Sue Rogers
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A candle was lit by Sue Rogers on July 1, 2017 11:55 AM
Message from Freda and Johnny Mac McFarlane
July 1, 2017 9:47 AM

We are saddened to hear of Willie's passing. We will miss his beautiful greetings always with a smile. May you cherish his loving memories.
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A MONET'S GARDEN TABLE BASKET was ordered on July 1, 2017

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A candle was lit by Rebecca Beasley and Gene Beasley on July 1, 2017 7:39 AM
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A candle was lit by Rebecca Beasley and Gene Beasley on July 1, 2017 7:39 AM
Message from Larry and Helayne Bickerstaff
June 30, 2017 9:36 PM

Your whole family is in our thoughts. We are so sorry for your loss.
Message from Carolyn Brewer
June 30, 2017 6:05 PM

Hattie and sons: I am so sorry to hear of Willie's passing, Rabun County and Clayton will not be the same without him. I counted it all joy to see him, the contagious smile that he always had where ever I saw him. He has been a shining light to all of we who knew him. I know you, his family will miss him most of all, so will everyone else of us fortunate enough to know him and you, his beautiful family. My love and prayers will be with each of you during this sad time in your lives.
Carolyn Brewer


Message from J.C.
June 30, 2017 5:27 PM

I am sorry to learn of the death of your beloved family member. Jehovah God made a promise to us all at Revelation 21:3-4 states, And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away. Very soon now, we will never experience losing our loved ones in death.
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A candle was lit by David & Judy Smith, Tonya & Anthony Ramey, Torri, Johnny, Lawson, & Brooks Beck on June 30, 2017 5:14 PM
We are so sorry to learn of Mr. Willie's passing. What a wonderful person to know and be friends with. Always smiling, joking, laughing, asking about family,. He will be greatly missed. May God Bless his family during the days ahead. With our love and condolences.
Message from Adrian fortson
July 9, 2017 10:09 PM

Thank you for keeping our family in your prayers
Message from Albert & Tracy Posey
June 30, 2017 4:01 PM

We are so sorry to hear of Willie's passing. He was such a kind and caring person. He never met a stranger, and was a hard worker. He will be greatly missed. Keeping you all in our prayers.
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A candle was lit by Pat and Suzanne Coleman on June 30, 2017 3:26 PM
Mr Willie and I used to talk about our sons that we had lost..........Knew we were going to see them again one day. Pat and I loved you, you always had a smile for us each time we saw you.Thank you for all the memories, wouldn't trade them for the world.
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