Tribute & Message From The Family
Beloved Husband, Father, Loving Step-Dad, Grandfather
James R. Fortney, age 85 of Elyria and orginally from West Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Zinn) for 23 years; father of Karen, Jamie, Margie, Tommy, Matt, and Dawn; loving step-dad of Sherri, Tina, and Vicki; grandfather and great-grandfather of many; father-in-law of Larry Carver; dear brother of Thomas and David of West Virginia. Preceded in death by his three children, Kathy, Anita, and infant son and his siblings, Ray and Margaret.
James enjoyed the casino but especially loved exploring flea markets and garage sales. He was always ready to help anyone in need. James will be dearly missed.
Memorial contributions may be sent to the Busch Funeral Home, 114 Second St., Elyria, OH 44035. Services private.
440-322-3717 www.buschcares.com
Condolence & Memory Journal
There will never be another better person than James he was a one of a kind a very great person to know loved having sells James could teach you to make a buck and have fun doing it and was never afraid to help anyone loved buying and selling he was always good at making you laugh and always had a good joke to tell and was always good for advice if you needed it James i will truly miss you and i will see you again some day in that big open sky have me a good joke ready buddy heaven got a great angel and we lost one so long for now my friend Mary i truly wish you all the best and hope your pain heals i know you will never get over the loss of him but may god bless you and watch over you and guide you and help ease everyones pain and loss
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steve ward - buckhannon, WV - Family March 21, 2021
Mary, I am so sorry for the loss of your husband. He was a very nice guy when I would wait on you guys at Fazoli's in Elyria.
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Jessica Hudak - Lorain, OH - Friend March 19, 2021
Love you ❤ Best Stepdad ever you are truly going be missed ..Rest In Peace ❤
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Tina Carver - Coalton, WV - Daughter March 19, 2021
So sorry Dawn for the loss of your Dad. Prayers for peace to you, Walt, Austin, Caraline, Gabby and your siblings.
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Tamara Anderson - Medina, OH - Family March 19, 2021
I love you grandpa
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Kayla Rogala - Elkins, WV - Family March 18, 2021
Larry Tina Carver
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Larry & Tina Carver Carver - Coalton, WV - Daughter March 18, 2021