Terry Lee Fortner, son of the late William Thomas Fortner and Violet Lee Fortner was born on August 15, 1952 in Dexter, Missouri and departed this life on November 9, 2018 at SoutheastHealth of Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 66 years.

Mr. Fortner was the owner of TL Fortner Properties and was a cattle farmer. He was a former member of the Missouri National Guard. He enjoyed being with his children and grandchildren, flipping houses and working with his cattle.

On December 24, 1970 he was united in marriage to Lynn Smith in Dexter. Mrs. Fortner survives of the home in Bloomfield.

Survivors include: one son, Jason Fortner (Amanda) of Bloomfield; one daughter, Stacey Anthony (Robby) of Bloomfield; four grandchildren, Trevor Fortner, Tyler Fortner, Madison McConnell, Wyatt McConnell; one step granddaughter, McKenzie Anthony; one brother, Richard Fortner of Texas; and one sister, Sharon Rowe of Dexter.

Friends may call the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Sunday, November 11, 2018 from 12:00 (Noon) to 2:00 PM. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel with Pastor Mike Lee officiating. Interment will follow in the Hagy Cemetery.