Mr. Kenneth Dewayne Fortner, age 68, of Flat Rock, Alabama passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. EST on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at Higdon Free Holiness Church with Reverend Edwin Spurgeon & Reverend Michael Clark officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 12:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. EST at the Higdon Free Holiness Church.
Kenneth is survived by his wife, Jennifer Faye Harris Fortner; children, Samantha (Jason) Michaels, Sabrina (David) Gilbert, Serena (Josh) Holcomb; grandchildren, Katrina (Jordan) Slay, Kaylie Michaels, Mahaylie (Corey) Chance, Makenna Gilbert, Nataleigh Holcomb, Zeke Holcomb, Dawson Gilbert, Owen Gilbert; great-grandson, Lincoln Chance; brother & sisters-in-law, James & Judy Fortner, Ray & Sherry Fortner, Barry & Kelli Fortner; sister & brother-in-law, Charity & Chris Lowrance; brother-in-law & sister-in-law, Doug & Faye Reeves; Several Nephews & Nieces.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Aubrey Fortner; mother, Mattie-Mae Lovvorn Fortner; maternal grandparents, Ephraim Riley Lovvorn & Cora Small Lovvorn; paternal grandparents, James Harley Fortner & Bernie-Mae Gibson Fortner.
Kenny was born August 5, 1955, in Arab, Alabama. He was a 1974 graduate of Kirkman Technical High School. He was Journeyman Machinist having worked for TVA and Ortmier Machine Shop. He was the founder and owner of A&K Metals for 39 years. Kenny was a faithful member of the Higdon Free Holiness Church for over 40 years.
Kenny was a jolly man who never met a stranger. He was a wise and generous businessman who helped many during his time here. He had many different hobbies through the years including: gardening, fishing, hunting, drawing, woodturning, pottery, & many others. Kenny will be greatly missed by his Wife, Children, Grandchildren, extended family, & many friends.
The family would like to Thank Hospice of Alabama and Amedisys Home Health for their tireless efforts in caring for our wonderful husband, father, and grandfather.
Arrangements Entrusted to Scottsboro Funeral Home; Special Thanks to Brother James “Totchie” McLain for his efforts with his friend Kenny.
