Bennie "Ben" Fortner Jr.

Ben Fortner Jr., of Alabaster, Alabama, was born on January 27, 1944 and went to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, February 20, 2021. He was a loving, devoted, and supportive husband for 53 years. He was a member of Westwood Baptist Church in Alabaster, Alabama. Ben proudly and honorably served his country in the U.S. Army, Spec5, he served July 1967- July 1969 at Fort Benning, Georgia, Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas, and Long Binh, Vietnam. He was a coder in a data processing unit. Ben loved flying planes. He also built and flew remote control planes, helicopters, and drones. He was an avid toy collector. In his later years, Ben's most favorite hobby was going to some special's friend's lake house and working on projects, socializing, and occasionally got in a little fishing. He was a graduate of Tarrant High School in Tarrant, Alabama and received a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Physics at Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, Alabama. Ben worked as a freelance Insurance Adjustor and at the Birmingham Water Works. Ben is survived by his wife Jewel Easley Fortner of Alabaster, Alabama, brother and sister-in-law Eugene and Sherry Easley of Gardendale, Alabama, and Clyde Easley (Sandra) of Dora, Alabama, sister-in-law Blanche McElfresh of Auburn, Alabama, and sister Nancy McHugh of Odenville, Alabama. Ben is also survived by several nieces and nephews, along with cousin-like brothers and sisters of Chilton County, Alabama. Services were private and have already occured at this time. In lieu of flowers, please make donations directly to the charity of your choice.