Ronald "Ron" Lynn Fortner

            Ronald “Ron” Lynn Fortner, age 71, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at his home. He was born April 4, 1952 in Iredell County, the son of the late Lynn Fortner and Faye Bebber Fortner.

            He graduated from Appalachian State University and was the owner and operator of Fortner Lumber Company, Inc. for 46 years. He was of the Baptist faith and a member of Lee Lodge #253 of Taylorsville, The Brushy Mountain Shriner Club and a member of the Scottish Rite. He enjoyed fishing and will be remembered for his good breakfast.

            Including his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Alan Fortner.

Those left to cherish and honor his memory include his wife, Deborah Little Fortner of the home; his daughter, Lindy Fortner of Taylorsville; his sons, Josh Fortner and wife, Amy, Justin Fortner and wife, Shea, all of Taylorsville; his grandchildren, Riley, Eli, Katie, Reese, Rowin, Ethan; his sister, Ann Fortner Hefner and husband, Jeffrey, of the Wittenburg Community; his sister-in-law, Barbara Little Hayes of Taylorsville; and a number of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, May 13, 2023 at Calvary Baptist Church. Pastor Stephen Dagenhart will officiate. Burial will be private.

The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Friday, May 12, 2023 at Adams Funeral Home.

T.J. Hayes, Ben Stewart, Andy Dickerson, Mark Bebber, Chuck Bebber, and Andy Bebber will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers include Richard Elder, Riley Fortner, and Eli Fortner. 

Condolences may be sent to: www.adamsfunerals.com.

            Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Services are honored to be serving the family of Ronald Fortner.

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