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- [S4] Knoxville News-Sentinel (Tennessee), 10 Nov 2010.
FORTENBERRY, JOSEPH H "JOE" - age 94, of South Knoxville, Born December 26, 1915 Passed away November 8th 2010 at Mercy Residential Hospice. A man of tremendous faith, he was a long time member and a Sunday school teacher, at Galilee Baptist Church. Joe served with the U.S. Army during WWII, and later retired from the Aluminum Company of America, Alcoa, The North Plant in 1977, Member of Alcoa 25 Year Club. An avid Gardner, he enjoyed planting crops of all kinds throughout his life. He was also a talented musician playing guitar, harmonica, and piano with great skill. He was preceded in death by his wives, Stella Pryor Fortenberry, and Goldie Cross Fortenberry, as well as his daughter Debra J. Kuchel. He is survived by his daughter, Mary Ellen Acuff, and Son-In-Law Ron Acuff of Knoxville, Son Joseph W. Fortenberry, of College Park, MD., and Granddaughters Julie Holland, and Husband Douglas Holland, Terri Kerley, all of Knoxville. Shannon Fortenberry and Husband Gary Donley College Park, MD., and Steffanie Benson, Lake Mary, FL. Grandson Thaddeus Fortenberry Kirkland Wa. Great-Grandchildren Amanda Owen, Joseph Corban Owen, Caroline Holland and Catherine Holland. Great- Great grandchild Aiden Thomas Owen. A special thanks to his personal caregivers. Craig Raver and John Logan. The Family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made to The Mission of Hope at P.O. Box 5124 Knoxville, TN 37950 or to Mercy Residential Hospice at 7447 Andersonville Pike Knoxville, TN 37938. The Family will receive Friends and Family Thursday November 11, 2010 form 6-8 P.M. at Highland South Chapel. The Funeral Service will at 8 O'clock P.M following the visitation. The graveside service will be held Friday November 12th at 11 O'clock A.M. Rev. Guy Milam will be officiating the services. Arrangements are being provided by Highland South Memorial Park, Funerals, and Cremation.
- [S58] Marriage Certificate.
Groom's Name Bride's First Name Bride's Maiden Name County Date of Marriage File #
FORTENBERRY JOSEPH H GOLDIE [NOT GIVEN] KNOX 04-27-1990 14420
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