We are saddened to announce the passing of Jay Fortenberry. Jay was a devoted step father raising 4 small children into adulthood. He was a wonderful story teller, whose stories got even more grandeur as time passed by. He enjoyed watching NASCAR races, woodworking, designing structures, cooking family dinners and playing various online video games. Jay was a big man with a big personality that couldn't be over shadowed, but at times could be gentle and quiet.

Jay is survived by 4 stepchildren Christopher Poynter, Ashley Decker, Aaron Poynter, and Michael Poynter, 3 grandchildren Jaeden Decker, Sadie Decker, and Sonny Somers, Niece Alexandra Williamson, Nephew Thomas Bartosch and Aunt Dr. Laura Thomas.

Jay will be dearly missed but his love lives with us forever.