Lloyd "Junior" Fortner, Jr.

Gaffney, SC - - Lloyd Vernon Fortner, Jr., 71, of 209 Baker Road, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Spartanburg Medical Center.

Born in Cowpens, he was the husband of Clara Jackson Fortner and son of Frances Gaynelle Sanders Greene of Gaffney and the late Lloyd Vernon Fortner, Sr.  He was a graduate of Gaffney High School, retired from Clarkson Brothers, a former self-employed truck driver, and of the Baptist faith.  He loved his family, hunting, fishing, and was an avid Atlanta Braves fan.

Surviving in addition to his wife and mother is a son, Nicholas Fortner (Amanda) of Gaffney; two daughters, Rebecca Gay and Amy Everette (Brian), both of Gaffney; a brother, Richard Fortner (Penny) of Gaffney; ten grandchildren, Tamera Gay, Justin Gay, Hailey Gay, Ashley Lambert, Austin Everette, Kody Everette, Gabrial Fortner, Alyssa Fortner, Nathan Fortner and Naomi Fortner; five great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.  In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Tommy Fortner and a sister, Narvis Littleton.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at High Point Baptist Church.  Funeral services will follow at 11:00 AM at the Church with Reverend Clifford Phillips and Reverend Bryon Inman officiating.  Interment will be in the High Point Baptist Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.

The family will be at the residence, 209 Baker Road, Gaffney, SC 29340.

An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com

Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, SC