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Charles Raymond Fortson Sr.

• Father: Herbert Willard Fortson^1,2,3 b. 17 Dec 1898, d. 7 Sep 1982
• Mother: Estelle Mitford Bonnette^4,5,6 b. 27 Dec 1899, d. 6 Jul 1958

• Birth*: He was born on 1 January 1940 in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana.^7,8
• Marriage*: He married Juanita Marie Lenard in 1962 in San Diego, San Diego County, California.^9,10
• Death*: He died on 2 September 2012 in Bossier City, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, at age 72.^11,12
• Burial*: Interment was on 5 September 2012 in Riverwood Memorial Park, Brookhaven, Lincoln County, Mississippi.^11,13

• Military*: • According to his obituary, he served as a radioman second class (RM2) in the U.S. Navy from November 1961 to March 1966.
  • His gravestone as pictured on Find A Grave doesn't give any dates of service and says he was a radioman third class (RM3).^14,15
• Note*: Charles served in the U.S. Navy as a radioman second class from November 1961 to March 1966. He was retired from the oil field and was a Jehovah's Witness.¹⁶

• Last Edited: 16 Sep 2025

Juanita Marie Lenard

• Birth*: She was born on 27 January 1943 in Summit, Pike County, Mississippi.¹
• Marriage*: She married Charles Raymond Fortson Sr., son of Herbert Willard Fortson and Estelle Mitford Bonnette, in 1962 in San Diego, San Diego County, California.^2,3
• Death*: She died on 8 September 2025 in her residence, McCall Creek, Franklin County, Mississippi, at age 82.¹
• Funeral*: On 13 September 2025 in Riverwood Family Funeral Service, Brookhaven, Lincoln County, Mississippi.⁴

• Last Edited: 14 Sep 2025

Vikki Marie Fortson

• Father: Charles Raymond Fortson Sr. b. 1 Jan 1940, d. 2 Sep 2012
• Mother: Juanita Marie Lenard b. 27 Jan 1943, d. 8 Sep 2025

• Birth*: She was born on 12 July 1967 in Slidell, Saint Tammany Parish, Louisiana.¹
• Death*: She died on 12 January 2024 at age 56.¹

• Last Edited: 14 Sep 2025

Travis Lee Fortson

Travis Lee Fortson, from his online obituary.

• Father: Charles Raymond Fortson Sr. b. 1 Jan 1940, d. 2 Sep 2012
• Mother: Juanita Marie Lenard b. 27 Jan 1943, d. 8 Sep 2025

• Birth*: He was born on 30 November 1969.¹
• Death*: He died on 14 January 2017 in Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, at age 47.^2,1
• Funeral*: On 18 January 2017 in Martin & Castille's La Fleur de Lis Chapel, Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana.³

• Note*: He worked as a consultant in the oilfield for many years and in his down time enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle and fishing.²

• Last Edited: 15 Sep 2025

Carl Edward Fortson

• Father: James Ira Fortson¹ b. 24 Apr 1892, d. 24 Jan 1954
• Mother: Maud Jane Garrett² b. 25 Dec 1897, d. 10 Aug 1967

• Birth*: He was born on 5 October 1925 in Danielsville, Madison County, Georgia.^3,4,5
• Death*: He died on 22 January 2010 at age 84.^6,7

• Military*: On 16 May 1946, discharge from U.S. Naval Reserve.⁸

• Last Edited: 14 Oct 2025

• Charts: Descendants of Lt. Thomas Fortson Jr. and Rachel Winn

Eva Mae Fortson

• Father: James Ira Fortson¹ b. 24 Apr 1892, d. 24 Jan 1954
• Mother: Maud Jane Garrett² b. 25 Dec 1897, d. 10 Aug 1967

• Birth*: She was born on 10 September 1913 in Madison County, Georgia.^3,4,5,6
• Marriage*: She married Fenimore Cooper Bray.^7,8
• Death*: She died on 6 April 1993 in Danielsville, Madison County, Georgia, at age 79.^4,5,9
• Burial*: Interment was on 8 April 1993 in Providence Baptist Church Cemetery, Danielsville, Madison County, Georgia.^10,11

• Note*: She was a seamstress and a Baptist.¹²

• Last Edited: 12 Oct 2025

• Charts: Descendants of Lt. Thomas Fortson Jr. and Rachel Winn

Fenimore Cooper Bray

• Birth*: He was born on 8 February 1906.^1,2
• Marriage*: He married Eva Mae Fortson, daughter of James Ira Fortson and Maud Jane Garrett.^3,1
• Death*: He died on 1 January 1971 in Clarke County, Georgia, at age 64.^4,5,6
• Burial*: Interment was in Providence Baptist Church Cemetery, Danielsville, Madison County, Georgia.¹

• Milit-Beg*: Fenimore Cooper Bray began military service on 22 December 1942 in Fort McPherson, Atlanta, Georgia; enlisted as a private in the U.S. Army.^7,8
• Milit-End*: He ended military service on 7 May 1943 in Fort Leonard Wood, Pulaski County, Missouri.^9,8
• Note*: He served as a private in the U.S. Army in World War II.^10,11

• Last Edited: 11 Oct 2025

• Charts: Descendants of Lt. Thomas Fortson Jr. and Rachel Winn

Wreatha Jane Fortson

• Father: James Ira Fortson¹ b. 24 Apr 1892, d. 24 Jan 1954
• Mother: Maud Jane Garrett² b. 25 Dec 1897, d. 10 Aug 1967

• Birth*: She was born on 3 November 1915.³

• Note*: She died in infancy.³

• Last Edited: 11 Oct 2025

• Charts: Descendants of Lt. Thomas Fortson Jr. and Rachel Winn

Mary Rosa Lee Fortson

• Father: James Ira Fortson¹ b. 24 Apr 1892, d. 24 Jan 1954
• Mother: Maud Jane Garrett² b. 25 Dec 1897, d. 10 Aug 1967

• Birth*: She was born on 14 December 1918.³

• Last Edited: 12 Oct 2025

• Charts: Descendants of Lt. Thomas Fortson Jr. and Rachel Winn

Lou Ellen Fortson

• Father: James Ira Fortson^1,2 b. 24 Apr 1892, d. 24 Jan 1954
• Mother: Maud Jane Garrett^3,4 b. 25 Dec 1897, d. 10 Aug 1967

• Birth*: She was born on 21 April 1917 in Colbert, Madison County, Georgia.^5,6,7
• Marriage*: She married Charles Edward Adams on 4 May 1935.^8,9,10
• Death*: She died on 24 August 2004 in Abundant Living Personal Care Home, Comer, Madison County, Georgia, at age 87.^8,11
• Burial*: Interment was on 26 August 2004 in Danielsville Memorial Gardens, Danielsville, Madison County, Georgia.^5,12

• Note*: From her obituary: "She will be remembered for her delicious fried apple pies and peach cobblers." She was a member of Bluestone Baptist Church in Danielsville, Georgia, where she taught Sunday school for many years and was a member of the Joy Sunday School Class.⁸

• Last Edited: 12 Oct 2025

• Charts: Descendants of Lt. Thomas Fortson Jr. and Rachel Winn

Charles Edward Adams

• Birth*: He was born on 21 August 1917.^1,2
• Marriage*: He married Lou Ellen Fortson, daughter of James Ira Fortson and Maud Jane Garrett, on 4 May 1935.^3,4,5
• Death*: He died on 22 May 1994 at age 76.^6,7
• Burial*: Interment was on 24 May 1994 in Danielsville Memorial Gardens, Danielsville, Madison County, Georgia.^8,9

• Military*: He was a private in the U.S. Army in World War II.^10,6
• Note*: He was a private in the U.S. Army in World War II and was a member of Bluestone Baptist Church in Danielsville, Georgia.¹⁰

• Last Edited: 12 Oct 2025

• Charts: Descendants of Lt. Thomas Fortson Jr. and Rachel Winn

Charles Ronald ('Chuck') Adams

• Father: Charles Edward Adams¹ b. 21 Aug 1917, d. 22 May 1994
• Mother: Lou Ellen Fortson² b. 21 Apr 1917, d. 24 Aug 2004

• Birth*: He was born on 13 January 1943.^3,4
• Death*: He died on 5 March 1971 at age 28.³
• Burial*: Interment was in Danielsville Memorial Gardens, Danielsville, Madison County, Georgia.³

• Last Edited: 12 Oct 2025

• Charts: Descendants of Lt. Thomas Fortson Jr. and Rachel Winn

Rilla Cumi Fortson

• Father: James Ira Fortson¹ b. 24 Apr 1892, d. 24 Jan 1954
• Mother: Maud Jane Garrett² b. 25 Dec 1897, d. 10 Aug 1967

• Birth*: She was born on 3 May 1920 in Madison County, Georgia.^3,4,5
• Marriage*: She married Arthur Hoyt McGinnis.⁶
• Death*: She died on 20 November 2004 in Commerce, Jackson County, Georgia, at age 84.^7,8,5
• Burial*: Interment was on 22 November 2004 in Cabin Creek Cemetery, Nicholson, Jackson County, Georgia.^9,10

• Last Edited: 13 Oct 2025

• Charts: Descendants of Lt. Thomas Fortson Jr. and Rachel Winn

Arthur Hoyt McGinnis

• Birth*: He was born on 26 January 1918 in Jackson County, Georgia.^1,2,3
• Marriage*: He married Rilla Cumi Fortson, daughter of James Ira Fortson and Maud Jane Garrett.⁴
• Death*: He died on 29 July 2008 in Nicholson, Jackson County, Georgia, at age 90.^1,5,6
• Burial*: Interment was on 1 August 2008 in Cabin Creek Cemetery, Nicholson, Jackson County, Georgia.^7,8

• Last Edited: 13 Oct 2025

• Charts: Descendants of Lt. Thomas Fortson Jr. and Rachel Winn

Larry Hoyt McGinnis

• Father: Arthur Hoyt McGinnis^1,2,3 b. 26 Jan 1918, d. 29 Jul 2008
• Mother: Rilla Cumi Fortson^4,5,6 b. 3 May 1920, d. 20 Nov 2004

• Birth*: He was born on 7 April 1947 in Georgia.⁷
• Death*: He died on 31 May 1968 in Jackson County, Georgia, at age 21.^8,9,7
• Burial*: Interment was on 2 June 1968 in Jackson County, Georgia.^10,11

• Military*: He was a fireman in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War.⁷
• Note*: He was killed in an automobile accident near Commerce, Jackson County, Georgia, and was on active duty as a fireman in the U.S. Navy at the time of his death.^8,12

• Last Edited: 13 Oct 2025

• Charts: Descendants of Lt. Thomas Fortson Jr. and Rachel Winn

James Horace Fortson

• Father: James Ira Fortson¹ b. 24 Apr 1892, d. 24 Jan 1954
• Mother: Maud Jane Garrett² b. 25 Dec 1897, d. 10 Aug 1967

• Birth*: He was born on 13 December 1923.³
• Marriage*: He married Arlene Lord before 7 February 1943.⁴
• Marriage*: He married Annie Laurie Dixon on 18 July 1953.^4,3,5
• Death*: He died on 7 March 1997 at age 73.³
• Burial*: Interment was in Colbert City Cemetery, Colbert, Madison County, Georgia.³

• Last Edited: 14 Oct 2025

• Charts: Descendants of Lt. Thomas Fortson Jr. and Rachel Winn

Howard Franklin Fortson

• Father: James Ira Fortson^1,2,3,4 b. 24 Apr 1892, d. 24 Jan 1954
• Mother: Maud Jane Garrett^5,6,7,8 b. 25 Dec 1897, d. 10 Aug 1967

• Birth*: He was born on 18 August 1927 in Danielsville, Madison County, Georgia.⁹
• Marriage*: He married Charlotte Hardeman.¹⁰
• Divorce*: He and Charlotte Hardeman were divorced.¹⁰
• Marriage*: He married Wauneta Ellen Hughes on 31 December 1963.¹¹
• Death*: He died on 24 December 2007 in Colbert, Madison County, Georgia, at age 80.^12,13
• Burial*: Interment was on 29 December 2007 in Hull Baptist Cemetery, Hull, Madison County, Georgia.^14,15

• Last Edited: 14 Oct 2025

• Charts: Descendants of Lt. Thomas Fortson Jr. and Rachel Winn

Raymond Otis Fortson

• Father: James Ira Fortson¹ b. 24 Apr 1892, d. 24 Jan 1954
• Mother: Maud Jane Garrett² b. 25 Dec 1897, d. 10 Aug 1967

• Birth*: He was born on 27 May 1929.³

• Note*: He died in infancy.³

• Last Edited: 14 Oct 2025

• Charts: Descendants of Lt. Thomas Fortson Jr. and Rachel Winn

Lottie Malissie Fortson

• Father: James Ira Fortson¹ b. 24 Apr 1892, d. 24 Jan 1954
• Mother: Maud Jane Garrett² b. 25 Dec 1897, d. 10 Aug 1967

• Birth*: She was born on 17 February 1933.³

• Note*: She died in infancy.³

• Last Edited: 14 Oct 2025

• Charts: Descendants of Lt. Thomas Fortson Jr. and Rachel Winn

Charlotte Hardeman

• Birth*: She was born in 1936 in Oglethorpe County, Georgia.¹
• Marriage*: She married Howard Franklin Fortson, son of James Ira Fortson and Maud Jane Garrett.²
• Divorce*: She and Howard Franklin Fortson were divorced.²
• Marriage*: She married Phillip Lofton Langford on 16 June 1960; "Fortson-Langford
     "Mrs. James Currell Hardeman of Winterville announces the marriage of her daughter, Charlotte Hardeman Fortson, to Mr. Phillip L. Langford, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mel L. Langford of Athens. The wedding was solemnized on June 16, at the home of Rev. Ray C. Mabey."^3,1,4
• Death*: She died on 10 July 2015 in Georgia.¹
• Burial*: Interment was in Fain Cemetery, Calhoun, Gordon County, Georgia.¹

• Last Edited: 14 Oct 2025

• Charts: Descendants of Lt. Thomas Fortson Jr. and Rachel Winn

Wauneta Ellen Hughes

• Birth*: She was born on 26 October 1922 in Cashmere, Chelan County, Washington.¹
• Marriage*: She married Howard Franklin Fortson, son of James Ira Fortson and Maud Jane Garrett, on 31 December 1963.²
• Death*: She died on 18 May 2013 in Cashmere, Chelan County, Washington, at age 90.¹
• Burial*: Cenotaph is in Scatter Garden, Cashmere Cemetery, Cashmere, Chelan County, Washington.³

• Last Edited: 14 Oct 2025

• Charts: Descendants of Lt. Thomas Fortson Jr. and Rachel Winn

Phillip Lofton Langford

• Birth*: He was born on 13 March 1934 in Calhoun, Gordon County, Georgia.¹
• Death*: He died on 9 July 2020 in Langdale Hospice House, Valdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia, at age 86.¹

• Note*: He was a U.S. Army veteran and owned and operated Northeast Georgia Fence Co.¹

• Last Edited: 14 Oct 2025

Arlene Lord

• Marriage*: She married James Horace Fortson, son of James Ira Fortson and Maud Jane Garrett, before 7 February 1943.¹

• Note*: She was from Madison County, Georgia.¹

• Last Edited: 14 Oct 2025

• Charts: Descendants of Lt. Thomas Fortson Jr. and Rachel Winn

Annie Laurie Dixon

• Birth*: She was born on 5 November 1934.¹
• Marriage*: She married James Horace Fortson, son of James Ira Fortson and Maud Jane Garrett, on 18 July 1953.^2,3,1
• Death*: She died on 27 January 1977 at age 42.¹
• Burial*: Interment was in Colbert City Cemetery, Colbert, Madison County, Georgia.¹

• Last Edited: 14 Oct 2025

• Charts: Descendants of Lt. Thomas Fortson Jr. and Rachel Winn