Howard Y. Fortenberry's Obituary
Howard Yates Fortenberry, age 75, of Channelview, Texas passed away April 30, 2023, in Houston, Texas surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on July 29, 1947, to Steve and Irene Fortenberry in Philadelphia, Mississippi.
Howard married the love of his life Maria Resendiz in December of 1980 in Philadelphia, Mississippi, they were married for 42 years.
Howard was a truck driver until he retired. He also served in the Army in 1967.
Howard is survived by his loving wife Maria. M. Fortenberry, daughter Maria G. Fortenberry, son Howard Y. Fortenberry, parents Steve and Irene Fortenberry and 8 grandchildren which include grandsons Ivan Lerin, Howard Fortenberry III, Nathaniel Lerin and granddaughters Aliyah Lerin, Samantha Fortenberry, Alissa Fortenberry, Sabrina Fortenberry and Makayla Lerin.
He is preceded in death by son Tony Fortenberry.
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