George Michael Fortson, Jr., age 68, of Athens, GA passed November 29, 2025.

Celebration of Life services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, December 5, 2025 at Timothy Baptist Church, 380 Timothy Road, Athens, GA with interment in Evergreen Memorial Park.

Public viewing, Thursday, 2-6 PM, and visitation with the family 5-6 PM, at the funeral home.

Survivors include: his wife, Linda Fortson; two daughters, Passionate Fortson (Dallas, TX) and Chasity Fortson (Savannah, GA); one son, Joshua Fortson (Snellville, GA); four granddaughters, Jade Fortson (Dallas, TX), Ja’Lanta Fortson (Macon, GA), Harper Forbes (Athens, GA) and Haven Forbes (Athens, GA); two grandsons, Kenneth Reed Jr. (Savannah, GA) and Adonis Brawner (Athens, GA); bonus daughter, Sabrina Brawner-Forbes (Athens, GA); bonus son, Micahel Brawner (Athens, GA); sister, Pamela Bennafield (Stone Mountain, GA); mother-in-law, Bobbie Sue Wilder (Lavonia, GA); sister-in-law, Judy Wilder (Athens, GA); brothers-in-law, Melvin Wilder, Troy Wilder and Douglas Wilder; aunts, Celesta Boykins (Elberton, GA) and Almertha Fortson (Comer, GA) and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Public Viewing

Dec

4

Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home | Athens, GA

1253 West Broad Street
Athens, GA 30606

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Funeral Service

Dec

5

Timothy Baptist Church

380 Timothy Rd
Athens, GA 30606

11:00 AM