James L. Forte

December 17, 2014

Mr. James L. Forte, 78, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2014, in Atmore.

Mr. Forte was a native and lifelong resident of Atmore. Mr. Forte was a Veteran of the US Air Force and was a former Commander of the American Legion Post 90 of Atmore. He was a member of the Brooks Memorial Baptist Church for 19 years.

Survivors include his wife, Ernestine Rowell Forte; sons, Roger Forte, Mark (Tina) Digmon and Mike (Beverly) Digmon; grandchildren, Amber (Saul) Duhe, Holly (Cody) Roberson, Kelly Digmon, Ashley Digmon and Morgan Digmon; and three great-granddaughters, Taylor Duhe, Jordan Duhe and Gemma Roberson.

Funeral services will be Thursday, December 18, 2014, at 11 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Herd, Rev. Nathan Brown and Rev. Diane Everett officiating.

Burial will follow at the Oak Hill Cemetery.

Visitation will be Thursday, December 18, 2014, from 9 a.m. until service time at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Ricky Davis, Jeremiah Daugett, Cody Roberson, Justin Lisenby, Holden McCaskill, Josh Rodgers and James Carver.

Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC is in charge of all arrangements.

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2 Responses to “James L. Forte”

  1. Laura on December 20th, 2014 1:21 am

    Ernestine so sorry we did not know about this but our prayers are wit you.

  2. Sue on December 18th, 2014 3:25 pm

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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