Andrew Fortson SFC (Ret.)

was born September 19, 1936 to Clara Daniels and Andrew Lewis in Cleveland, OH. He departed this life June 3, 2017.  

He was a graduate of John Adams High School and Indiana Vocational Technical Institute with a degree in Human Relations. He retired from the US Army after 20 years of service, spanning the globe, including a tour of duty in Vietnam. He continued his public service as a 13-year employee of the US postal service, retiring in 1996.

He lived his life as a devoted husband of 50 years to Gloria Fortson, proud father of eight children, as well as grandfather and great grandfather to a host of descendants. Loved and respected by all he encountered, Andrew will be remembered and survived in memory by his family and friends who were fortunate to hear his stories and observe his example.

He is survived by his wife, Gloria Fortson; children: Andrew Jr., Daryl, David, Dwayne (Mary) and Ronald (Penny) Fortson, Jenene (Anthony) Rudolph and Andrea (Jon) Gaines; stepdaughter, Marshalette Tolliver; more than 30 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren; treasured niece, Josephine Yarbrough and family.

Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday June 11, 2017 at Crown Hill Funeral Home with calling starting at 11 a.m. until the time of service .