of Guy, AR
October 3, 1955 - November 19, 2014
Mickey Ray Fortner, 59, of Guy, owner of Mickey's Collision Center, left this world November 19, 2014 to meet his Lord and Savior. He was born October 3, 1955 in Conway, AR to the late Kenneth (Skinny) Fortner and Clara Inez Fortner. Mickey was also preceded in death by his sister Mary Catherine Collier and one brother Rickie (Apple) Fortner.
Mickey was a member of Copperas Springs Baptist Church. One of Mickey's biggest accomplishments was when he started a side job repairing and painting vehicles in a small garage in Conway behind his house which he turned into a successful and thriving business in 1980. Mickey always would say ''I not only fix vehicles, but I fix peoples problems.'' He was one of the founders of the Arkansas Chuckwagon Racing Association, where he served as President for 4 years. Mickey was also President of the Arkansas Teenage Rodeo Association for 4 years. He was an amazing husband, dad, Papa and role model to many. So many people looked up to him for guidance and advice. Mickey was our go to man, our hero and our entire world. He was loved by many. Mickey will be missed by many but never forgotten. Heaven sure gained an amazing Angel, go fly high dad you sure deserved the best for you gave everyone the best of you.
Mickey leaves behind a loving wife of 34 years, Monta Fortner, two daughters, Cassidy Presley and husband Alan, Spanky/Ashley Fowler and husband Heath, four grandchildren, Cheyenne Presley, Randi Presley, Clayton Presley, Paisley Fowler, and a twin brother, Dickey Fortner and wife Connye. Mickey loved his family with all he had. He was a true family man and a man of God.
Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, November 21st at Copperas Springs Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 22, 2014, at the church, with Bro. Gary Burdin officiating. Burial will follow at Copperas Springs Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Bobby Tucker, Donnie Fowler, Paul Freeman, John Aldridge, George Miller, and James Hartsfield. Honorary pallbearers will be Pete Hines and John Oliver. In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Gentiva Hospice, 1004 Van Ronkle St., Suite 1, Conway, AR 72032 or St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. The family would like to express a special thanks to Jamie and Trevor of Gentiva Hospice.
Love to all the family of Mickey. It is a great loss and some of us know for sure. But God Loves u all and I do too. So Sorry Love dorothy
Mickey was a dear friend and very talented at what he did. We will miss him and our prayers are for the family he left behind. Love to Monta and family.
Sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
We are so sorry to hear about Mickey, may God hold you all tight and help you through this time. Our children grew up together and time has really flew! Charles andTammy
Monta, Cassidy and Spanky, my heart bleeds for you at this time. Mickey was such a great guy and always made me laugh!! He will be missed by many!! I'm so very sorry for your loss. I love you.
We are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for the family and you are all in our thoughts.
Betty, Pat & Brenda McClain
So sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Bobby Graddy, Tommy Graddy, Ricky Graddy and Miranda McClinton
Monta Jean and Family,
I am sorry for your loss, but rejoice that Heaven has gained an angel. Mickey has touched the lives of so many people, not just his family, and will be greatly missed. Monta Jean, my heart goes out to you, and you are in my prayers.
will be keeping y'all in our prayers
Go fly high on those great big wings. Until we meet again.
Sorry for the loss. My family will pray that your
family will have peace within
James & Charlene mullenax
Monta Jean and family
I was so sad to read about Mickey's passing. He was always a good friend to me and we did a lot of business over the years. He was a a good man and will be missed. My family will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Monta if I can do anything or help in anyway let me know.
Sorry for loss. He was definitely one of good guys . Bill Stanton
Fortner Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss; Mickey was a very special man. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
To all of the Family, May God fill your hearts with peace as you walk by faith to get through each day. He was and always will be a great MAN.
You are in my prayers!!!!
Spanky & Heath & Family
So sorry to hear about you Dad. I know how sad that can be. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
love you
The Measure of a Man: Not - "how did he die" But - "how did he live" Not - "what did he gain" But - "what did he give" These are the units to measure the worth of a man, as a man, regardless of birth. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mickey will truly be missed.
Prayers and thoughts. Monta and family we are so sorry. Mickey was a good man. May god bless yall in this time of comfort.
The best neighbor you could have! We lived next door to the Fortners for ten years. Not only a great neighbor but an awesome and caring business man. Didn't mind wrecking vehicles because we knew Mickey would good care of us. God bless this family. Rest on Mickey!
RIP Mickey. God bless.
Rest in peace our dear friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.
I'm sorry to hear that y'all are in my prayers
Praying for you all.
You all are in my thoughts and prayers!
Rest in peace dear friend! Joy and Grady!
It is hard to think of the right words to say! Just know we Love y'all very much and we were Blessed so much to have 'Poor ole Mick ' as a dear friend! He will be missed by many. â¤ðŸ™
My thoughts and prayers are for God to wrap you all in His arms and comfort your pain! Mickey is now among the living and sitting by the arm of God! God bless each of you. With deepest sympathy, Glenn & Penny Baker
It was such a pleasure to know such a great man and his family. May God continue to wrap u in his love and be with yall during this time. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
I had known Mickey for over 50 years. He was always a true friend to me and my family. He never had a bad word to say about anybody, and was always upbeat and positive about life. His "work" is legendary and he was the only one who I allowed to "fix" my bent fenders. My prayers go out to his family during this difficult time.
Monta Jean and family , Just wanted you to know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Hold on to the good memories and trust in our Lord for comfort.
Jeleda Kennedy
I am praying God gives you comfort during this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss.
Monta and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Mickey was a great man ano will be missed. You and the family will be in our thoughts and prayers
We will continue to pray for your family. Mickey will be missed by so many. Praise the Lord pain free!
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. With love I am sorry.
Monta and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Mickey was a wonderful man whom so many he was a great friend to. He will be greatly missed, but will never be forgotten.
The Martin and Chance families
Our prayers are with your family. We will all miss him.
Mickey was such a fine gentleman. May God provide his family great peace and comfort.
We are so sorry for you loss. Mickey was a wonderful loving man that will be missed by many. I love him so much and will miss hearing him call me Mimi. Love y'all.
Mandy
I am so sorry to hear about Mickey passing. My prayers are with your family. I remember many good times visiting your family especially my kids, Rebecca, Mark and Amanda playing with yours when we lived in the trailer park. God bless
Monta and family, words cannot make it go away but know you have been in my prayers during all of this time. Take one day at a time and remember those precious memories. he was a great husband, and father.
I'm So sorry for your loss and I pray for peace and Gods loving arms to comfort the entire family. Mickey will be missed. Let the sweet memories heal your heart.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. He will be missed.
Sorry for the loss of a good man. Praying for family and friends.
Asking God to touch all of you, wrap His loving arms around you and carry through the days ahead. We are so very sorry for your loss. You will remain in our hearts and our prayers.
So sorry for your loss. Praying for all of the family. Heaven gained a precious angel.
I'm so sorry for your families loss. Sending peace and prayers to y'all
Prayers for comfort for the days to come!
Monta, Cassidy, and Spanky,
Please know that I grieve with you on Mickey's passing but rejoice in knowing those bells were ringing when he enter Heaven's Kingdom. He will always be there in your hearts as well as ours! He did leave a beautiful legacy with his loving family & friends and I'm honor to have known Mickey all these years, a good man that loved my cousin and his children. Mickey, rest high on Heaven's mountain, you well deserved it! May God wrap his loving arms around each of you & give peace, strength & understanding. Love y'all.
God did receive a Amazing Angel!
Eric and I have many great memories with him and his family. Great Man!
Prayers being sent!
Praying that God will comfort your family. Bless you all.
Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you?And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. - John 14:1-3
Praying for all of you. There are no words that I say that will make any of this easier. Mickey was such a great man and someone who I enjoyed having the pleasure to know. If any of you need anything please let me know.
Monta, Cassidy, Ashley, & Captain Fortner,
We wanted to express our deepest condolences for the passing of Mickey. He was truly a good man, friend, and a role model to so many. He will be missed greatly.
The Burroughs family.
My deepest sympathies. I love you guys
Ours prayers are with you all. Mickey was a great person and will be missed by so many.
Goodbye for now poor old honest Mick.......I'll see you on the other side soon enough.
Monta Jean and families, we are so sorry for your loss. Mickey is not suffering any longer, Heaven has gained another precious saint. Know he will be missed but not forgotten, you are all in our love and prayers.