Gary Dean Fortson Jr. was born July 10. 1975 to the union of Gary and Rita Fortson in Harrisburg, Arkansas where he resided until his transition Tuesday, April 5, 2022.
He graduated from Harrisburg High School in 1995. Gary was a loyal employee of Hunt’s Brothers Pizza for many years as a delivery driver. One of his favorite things to do was to be a grandad. Spending time with his “Tooter” meant the world to him. His family and friends were an important part of his life. He loved to aggravate you rather than party with you. He was a man of many talents: duck hunting, fishing, drinking plenty of Miller Lite, and “according to him” singing would be one of those talents..keyword “according to him.” Gary was an avid Razorback fan and he tried to get to as many games as he could.
Little Gary was proceeded in death by his father, Gary Fortson Sr.
He leaves to cherish his memory his wife: Mary Fortson of Harrisburg, Arkansas, his mother, Rita (Terry) Beaty of Harrisburg, Arkansas, four children: Adam (Amanda) Fortson of Harrisburg, Arkansas, Evan (Kaitlyn) Fortson of Harrisburg, Arkansas, Britney “Fred” Fortson of Jonesboro, Arkansas and Katie Tolbert of Memphis, Tennessee, also his beloved granddaughter, Skylar Rose Fortson “Tooter,” one sister, Rebekah (Tasha) Fortson of Harrisburg, one nephew, Caillou Miller of Harrisburg, and a host of Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and lifelong friends.
Visitation will be Friday, April 8, 2022, at Jackson’s Harrisburg Funeral Home Chapel from 6:00 until 8:00 P. M. Funeral service will be Saturday, April 9 at 2:00 P. M. with interment in Bolivar Cemetery. Bro. Phillip Jenkins will conduct the service with David and Heath Owens sharing memories about Gary. These people will serve as active pallbearers: Adam Fortson, Evan Fortson, Caillou Miller, Rebekah Fortson, Susie Smith, and Britney Fortson.
