Mr. James Robert "Bobby" Fortson

February 16, 1954 - November 27, 2017

Mr. James Robert “Bobby” Fortson, 63, of Danielsville, GA passed away on Monday, November 27, 2017, at the Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens, GA. Mr. Fortson was born in Royston, GA on February 16, 1954, son of the late John Lace Fortson, Jr. and the late Betty Ruth Wallace Fortson. He was a truck driver having retired from Overnite Transportation and was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Scottish Rite Shriners Club. Survivors include his daughters and son-in-law, Alicia and Joel Hinson of Danielsville, and Kimmy Brooke Fortson of Danielsville; brother, Michael Fortson of Danielsville; and sisters, Cheryl Brock and Linda Patrick both of Danielsville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Gerald Wallace. A memorial service for Mr. Fortson will be held in the Pruitt Funeral Home Chapel at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 29, 2017, with Mr. Cody Cross officiating. The family will receive friends at Pruitt Funeral Home from 6:00 p.m. until memorial service hour. The family is at the home of Mike Fortson; 1221 Carey Road Danielsville, GA 30633. Pruitt Funeral Home in Royston, GA is in charge of arrangements.