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Obituary For George Michael Fortson, Jr.
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), JaβLanta 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.
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Jacklyn Bradford sent The Peace Lily for George Michael Fortson, Jr. - December 04, 2025
Pam Stahl planted 5 trees in memory of George Michael Fortson, Jr. . - December 02, 2025
Tharus Nixon sent The Peace Lily for George Michael Fortson, Jr. - December 02, 2025
My deepest condolences to my cousin linda sorry for your loss ππ½
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My sincere condolences to the Fortson family I knew Michael when we attended Georgia College he was always up beat and friendly. Prayers to his family!
To the family of Deacon Michael Fortson , my Condolences going out to you all.I pray that the LORD will covered you all with peace and comfort in these difficult days. Elsie ππΉ
To the family of Mike Fortson, my family and I offer our deepest sympathy in the loss of Mike. He was a sweet soul with a kind heart. We grew up and attended school together in Elberton, Blackwell and ECHS graduates in the class of 75. Good memories. May our loving and kind God give you each comfort and peace now and in the days ahead. Rest well in our Saviors arms Mike. ---------- Queen,Telecia, Charlotte,Terrell and families
Our deepest condolences go out to the family of Mike "Sweet M" Fortson! You will be missed my brother of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity!! Prayers for strength to the family during this difficult time!!
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My heart goes out to this beautiful family Mike was a wonderful person, on behalf of the Jones family you all our deepest sympathy during this difficult time, sorry for your loss.
To the family, You have our deepest condolences.ππ½ππ½
Mike ("Shaft Man") and I lived in the same neighborhood. We also sang in the same choir. We had so many fun times traveling up and down the road singing God's praises! Memories of all of us together will never be forgotten. As you said in the Thankful Gospel Choir Story documentary, "We were all family!" Yes, we were! β€οΈβ€οΈ Eddie & Jacklyn (Willis) Bradford and The Thankful Gospel Choir Family-Lincolnton,GA
My sincere condolences to the family. I had the pleasure of meeting Michael while working at Georgia Power- Plant Scherer, in Juliette, GA. He was a very friendly and fun person. I knew him as "Sweets"ππ½ππ½
Rip brother in law will miss you
My deepest and heartfelt condolences on the passing of my fraternity brother. To the family, there are no words that can ease the pain of losing someone so deeply cherished, but please know that you are surrounded by love, support, and prayers from the Omega Psi Phi family during this difficult time. Please know that his presence, his kindness, and the impact he made on those who knew him will never be forgotten. His memory will continue to live on in every life he touched, in every story shared, and in every moment of love he leaves behind. May you find strength in the legacy he created and comfort in knowing that his spirit will always remain close. Wishing you peace, healing, and the gentle reassurance that you are not alone in your grief. He will be deeply missed...but never forgotten.
To the family, you have my deepest condolences. We grew up together and when you walk in house he would be playing piano & singing. Pam im praying God give you strength...RIP MIKE
My condolences to the family. May God give you all strength during this difficult time. Mike and I were high school classmates, Elbert County High Class of 1975.
Dear Cousins: We are so sorry for your loss; keeping you in prayer during your bereavement; may God strengthen and comfort you. Sincerely, your Philly and South Jersey cousins, Eric and Antonette Blue, Jean Fortson Blue, Joan Fortson Johnson, Dorothy Fortson Gray
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
