Mr. John Michael "Mike" Fortson

John Michael “Mike” Fortson, 73, of Danielsville, Georgia, passed away at his home on March 12, 2026. Born in Royston on July 12, 1952, he was the son of the late John L. Fortson, Jr. and the late Betty R. Wallace Fortson. Mike spent 47 years as a truck driver, including the last 28 with Fed Ex Freight. He was a longtime member of Shiloh Baptist Church and the John H. Jones Masonic Lodge #348.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, James Robert Fortson and Gerald Wallace. Mike is survived by his wife, Henrietta Minish Fortson; his son, Christopher M. Fortson (Rhonda) of Danielsville; his daughters, Sally Fortson of Danielsville and Sherry Fortson Dove (Dwayne) of Danielsville; his sisters, Linda Patrick of Danielsville and Cheryl Brock of Danielsville; grandchildren Spencer Fortson, Emily Adams (Brantley Parker), Blanton Adams (Kaleigha Jordan), Blaine Adams (Bre McElhannon), Jana Mason (Kyle), and Chase Dove (McKenzie); step-grandchildren Emily Dove, Jenna Dove, and Blake Dove; and great-grandchildren Easton Dove, Ivy Jane Mason, Enslee Dove, Dollie Mason, Grady Mason, and Nolan Dove.

The family wishes to thank nurse Devindra “Dee” Carino of St. Mary’s Hospice for the compassionate care she provided to Mike and to all of them during his final days.