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2011
Charles "Ed" Fort II
August 31, 1937 — August 26, 2011
Charles E. “Ed” Fort II, 73, of Knightstown, passed away Friday, August 26, 2011 at Hancock Regional Hospital. He was born August 31, 1937 in Anderson, the son of Glenn and Dorothy Fort.
A 1955 graduate of Knightstown High School, he served in the U.S. Air Force Reserves. He retired from Chrysler Corporation in New Castle after 33 years of service. Ed was a member of UAW Local # 371 and a member of American Legion Post #152. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren and family.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years: Sharon E. Fort of Knightstown; 3 sons: Donald A. Fort of Knightstown; Stephen M. (wife: Barbara) Fort of New Paris, OH, Charles E. (wife: Colleen M.) Fort of Howell, MI; 5 grandchildren: Sean Fort, Cole & Carson Fort, Jordan Andrus and Brooklynn Marie Fort; a brother: Kenneth (wife: Jayne) Fort of Roswell, GA; sister-in-law: Barbara Fort of Anderson; several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother: Richard “Dick” Fort.
Services will be at 10:00 AM Monday, August 29, 2011 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service Knightstown Chapel. Burial will follow in Glen Cove Cemetery. Friends may call from 3:00-6:00 PM Sunday, August 28, 2011. Memorial contributions may be made to the Henry County Cancer Society, 1909 Walnut Street, New Castle, IN 47362. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.hinsey-brown.com .
A 1955 graduate of Knightstown High School, he served in the U.S. Air Force Reserves. He retired from Chrysler Corporation in New Castle after 33 years of service. Ed was a member of UAW Local # 371 and a member of American Legion Post #152. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren and family.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years: Sharon E. Fort of Knightstown; 3 sons: Donald A. Fort of Knightstown; Stephen M. (wife: Barbara) Fort of New Paris, OH, Charles E. (wife: Colleen M.) Fort of Howell, MI; 5 grandchildren: Sean Fort, Cole & Carson Fort, Jordan Andrus and Brooklynn Marie Fort; a brother: Kenneth (wife: Jayne) Fort of Roswell, GA; sister-in-law: Barbara Fort of Anderson; several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother: Richard “Dick” Fort.
Services will be at 10:00 AM Monday, August 29, 2011 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service Knightstown Chapel. Burial will follow in Glen Cove Cemetery. Friends may call from 3:00-6:00 PM Sunday, August 28, 2011. Memorial contributions may be made to the Henry County Cancer Society, 1909 Walnut Street, New Castle, IN 47362. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.hinsey-brown.com .
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