Mr. David L. Fortner
September 14, 1952 - July 3, 2018
David L. Fortner, 65, of Dallas, GA passed away peacefully July 3, 2018 due to multiple illnesses. David, a second generation native Atlantan, was the son of the late E. Lamar Fortner and Jean Fortner, currently of Dallas. He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Gail Fortner, his beloved Pomeranian, Scooter, sisters Linda (Donnie) Coursey and Lisa (Gordon) Linder, nephews Scott Coursey and Shane (Janet) Coursey, close friends Ricky and Renee Vowell, and a large extended family of aunts, uncles, cousins, great nieces and nephews. David, a Veteran of the USAF, graduated from Walter F. George High School in Atlanta, and held a Bachelor’s Degree from Floyd College in Information Technology. He was the Past Master of the Douglasville Masonic Lodge #289, a member of the 21st Airborne, and a retired IT Systems Administrator with Engineered Fabrics in Rockmart for 16 years. Like his father and grandparents before him, he was happiest on a lake with a fishing pole in his hand. Per David’s wishes, there will be no funeral services at this time. His Cremains will be scattered at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made in David’s name to Folds of Honor (foldsofhonor.org) and Wounded Warrior Project (woundedwarriorproject.org). Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home, Dallas, GA, is in charge of arrangements.
David L. Fortner, 65, of Dallas, GA passed away peacefully July 3, 2018 due to multiple illnesses. David, a second generation native Atlantan, was the son of the late E. Lamar Fortner and Jean Fortner, currently of Dallas. He is survived by... View Obituary & Service Information