Larry Gene Fortson

Larry Gene Fortson, 78, of Ashburn passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025 at Tift Regional Medical Center.

Gene was born on May 4, 1947 in Turner County to the late Luther Howard and Mildred Christine Calhoun Fortson. He was a self-employed mechanic. Gene was also a member of High Hill Baptist Church. Gene enjoyed helping people, especially when it came to repairing their lawn mower. He would stop what he was doing to go help his friends and neighbors in need. He was also a man of knowledge. He always had a word of advice for anyone who asked. Gene also enjoyed helping his friends on their farm.

He is survived by his wife, Margaret Fortson of Ashburn; sons, Michael Fortson of Sylvester, Jason Fortson of Spartanburg, North Carolina and Joseph Shaw of Pineview; daughters, Crystal Smith of Murphy, North Carolina; brothers, Ralph (Brenda) Fortson of Ashburn, Carl (Renee) Fortson of Ashburn and Charles (Regina) Fortson of Ashburn. He is also survived by eight grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Ronnie Gene Fortson and a sister, Velma Louise Fortson Martin.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Perry Funeral Chapel with interment to follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM Sunday, November 23, 2025 at Perry Funeral Chapel.