Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
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BirthFeb 6, 1949, Lexington, Davidson County, North Carolina [50900]
DeathSep 2, 2013, Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina [50900]
BurialBrookhill Memorial Gardens, 8675 Highway 52, Rockwell, Rowan County, North Carolina [50900]
FatherDarland C. BECK (1923-1982)
MotherClemmie Louise ROBERTSON (1925-1985)
MarriageSep 21, 1968 [50901]
Obituary Online notes for Jack Bernard FORTUNE Jr.
Jack B. Fortune, Jr.
SALISBURY - Jack Bernard Fortune, Jr., 66, of Salisbury, went to be with the Lord Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010, at Brian Center of Statesville. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, who enjoyed cooking for his family and friends.
Born Jan. 10, 1944, in Hickory, he was the son of the late Elizabeth Neill Fortune and Jack Bernard Fortune, Sr. Mr. Fortune was a graduate of Hickory High School, Catawba Valley Community College and Pfeiffer University. He was employed by Food Lion and had worked at Cracker Barrel before becoming disabled.
Mr. Fortune was a member of Community Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Libby Beck Fortune, whom he married Sept. 21, 1968; son Jack Bernard Fortune, III of High Point; daughters Carol F. Morrison (Anthony) of Lincolnton, Cassidy Brown Fortune of Salisbury; sister Susan F. Crossley of Matthews; brother Neill Fortune (Glenda) of Charlotte; grandchildren Joey and Nikki Fortune of Salisbury, who were raised in the home; and grandchildren Amber, Josh and Jaden.
Visitation: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16 at Lyerly Funeral Home; and at other times, the family will be at the residence.
Service: 3 p.m. Saturday in the James C. Lyerly Chapel, with the Rev. Keith Mason officiating. Burial will follow at Brookhill Memorial Gardens in Rockwell.
Memorials: Community Baptist Church, 18 Carolina St., Salisbury, NC 28144.
Lyerly Funeral Home is assisting the Fortune family. Online condolences may be made at www.lyerlyfuneralhome.com
Published in Salisbury Post on January 15, 2010 [50903]
SALISBURY - Jack Bernard Fortune, Jr., 66, of Salisbury, went to be with the Lord Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010, at Brian Center of Statesville. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, who enjoyed cooking for his family and friends.
Born Jan. 10, 1944, in Hickory, he was the son of the late Elizabeth Neill Fortune and Jack Bernard Fortune, Sr. Mr. Fortune was a graduate of Hickory High School, Catawba Valley Community College and Pfeiffer University. He was employed by Food Lion and had worked at Cracker Barrel before becoming disabled.
Mr. Fortune was a member of Community Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Libby Beck Fortune, whom he married Sept. 21, 1968; son Jack Bernard Fortune, III of High Point; daughters Carol F. Morrison (Anthony) of Lincolnton, Cassidy Brown Fortune of Salisbury; sister Susan F. Crossley of Matthews; brother Neill Fortune (Glenda) of Charlotte; grandchildren Joey and Nikki Fortune of Salisbury, who were raised in the home; and grandchildren Amber, Josh and Jaden.
Visitation: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16 at Lyerly Funeral Home; and at other times, the family will be at the residence.
Service: 3 p.m. Saturday in the James C. Lyerly Chapel, with the Rev. Keith Mason officiating. Burial will follow at Brookhill Memorial Gardens in Rockwell.
Memorials: Community Baptist Church, 18 Carolina St., Salisbury, NC 28144.
Lyerly Funeral Home is assisting the Fortune family. Online condolences may be made at www.lyerlyfuneralhome.com
Published in Salisbury Post on January 15, 2010 [50903]
Obituary Online notes for Libby Darlene (Spouse 1)
Libby B. Fortune
SALISBURY - Libby Beck Fortune, 64, of Salisbury, passed away Monday, Sept. 2, 2013, at her residence.
She was born Feb. 6, 1949, in Davidson County, a daughter of the late Louise Robertson Beck and Darland C. Beck.
A graduate of East Rowan High School, Libby was employed by Rowan County Social Services. She was a member of Community Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Bernard Fortune, on Jan. 14, 2010; sister Julie K. Beck; and brother Tom Beck.
Those left to cherish her memory are son Jack Bernard Fortune III of Salisbury; daughters Carol F. Morrison and husband Anthony of Lincolnton and Cassidy Brown Fortune and friend Nick of Salisbury; sisters Martha Holshouser and husband Alton of Gold Hill, Marilyn Robertson and husband Steve of New London and Ellen Laws and husband Johnnie of Lexington; sister-in-law Pat Beck of Winston-Salem; grandchildren Joey and Nikki Fortune, who were raised in the home; four other grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Memorials: Donor's choice
Visitation: 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 at Calvary Baptist Tabernacle, 3760 Stokes Ferry Road, Salisbury, NC 28146. Service to follow at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Chris O'Gwinn officiating. Burial to follow at Brookhill Memorial Park.
Lyerly Funeral Home is serving the Fortune family.
Published in Salisbury Post on Sept. 6, 2013 [50900]
SALISBURY - Libby Beck Fortune, 64, of Salisbury, passed away Monday, Sept. 2, 2013, at her residence.
She was born Feb. 6, 1949, in Davidson County, a daughter of the late Louise Robertson Beck and Darland C. Beck.
A graduate of East Rowan High School, Libby was employed by Rowan County Social Services. She was a member of Community Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Bernard Fortune, on Jan. 14, 2010; sister Julie K. Beck; and brother Tom Beck.
Those left to cherish her memory are son Jack Bernard Fortune III of Salisbury; daughters Carol F. Morrison and husband Anthony of Lincolnton and Cassidy Brown Fortune and friend Nick of Salisbury; sisters Martha Holshouser and husband Alton of Gold Hill, Marilyn Robertson and husband Steve of New London and Ellen Laws and husband Johnnie of Lexington; sister-in-law Pat Beck of Winston-Salem; grandchildren Joey and Nikki Fortune, who were raised in the home; four other grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Memorials: Donor's choice
Visitation: 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 at Calvary Baptist Tabernacle, 3760 Stokes Ferry Road, Salisbury, NC 28146. Service to follow at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Chris O'Gwinn officiating. Burial to follow at Brookhill Memorial Park.
Lyerly Funeral Home is serving the Fortune family.
Published in Salisbury Post on Sept. 6, 2013 [50900]