David W. Fortner

January 27, 2015

David W. Fortner, 84 of Pensacola, FL passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2015.

He served his country in the Marine Corps and retired after 30 years of service as an Aviation Photo Electric Systems Chief. His hobbies included bowling, photography, computers, electronics, cinema and reading. David loved spending time with his family the most.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Emma Lois Fortner; and uncle, William Arthur Fortner, Jr.

David is survived by his three daughters, Barbara (David) Davenport, Sherri (Karl) Zehr and Wanda (Johnnie) Tyus; eight grandchildren, David “Buster” Davenport, Jr., Rebecca “Becky” Davenport, Meghan “Meggie” Zehr, Korey “KP” Zehr, Shelby “Cooter” Tyus, Chase “Boo Boo” Tyus, Alexis Tyus and Bridget Tyus; honorary grandson, Jim Orunmbe; and six great-grandchildren, Teven Zehr, Tatum Berry, Trinity Rhynard, Autumn Rhynard, Joey Fisher and McKinley Fisher.

Graveside services will be held at 10:15 a.m. on Friday, January 30, 2015, at Barrancas National Cemetery Shelter A.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to Navy/Marine Corps Relief Society, Wounded Warriors or Toys for Tots.

Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.

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