James Fortune Obituary
James
"Buddy"
Fortune
December 4, 1946 - June 26, 2017
Born in St. Joseph, Missouri
Resided in Gainesville, Georgia
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James “Buddy” Fortune
1946-2017
James “Buddy” Fortune, 70, Gainesville, Georgia passed away Monday, June 26, 2017 at Mosaic Life Care.
He was born December 4, 1946 in St. Joseph, Missouri to James and Olivia (Brown) Fortune.
Buddy married Linda Mills March 1, 1969, she preceded him in death.
He enjoyed drag-racing.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Phillip Fortune; and sister, Nan Mounts.
Survivors include sons, Rodney Fortune (Karen), Atlanta, GA, and Brian Fortune, Houston, TX; granddaughters, Mallory and Meghan Fortune; brother, Paul Fortune (Georgina); numerous nieces and nephews.
Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations made to Show-Me Christian Youth Home, Lamont, MO or God’s Mountain, Rushville, MO. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
1946-2017
James “Buddy” Fortune, 70, Gainesville, Georgia passed away Monday, June 26, 2017 at Mosaic Life Care.
He was born December 4, 1946 in St. Joseph, Missouri to James and Olivia (Brown) Fortune.
Buddy married Linda Mills March 1, 1969, she preceded him in death.
He enjoyed drag-racing.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Phillip Fortune; and sister, Nan Mounts.
Survivors include sons, Rodney Fortune (Karen), Atlanta, GA, and Brian Fortune, Houston, TX; granddaughters, Mallory and Meghan Fortune; brother, Paul Fortune (Georgina); numerous nieces and nephews.
Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations made to Show-Me Christian Youth Home, Lamont, MO or God’s Mountain, Rushville, MO. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
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