Hoke Smith Fortson, Jr.

Mr. Hoke Smith Fortson, Jr, 86, of Austell, GA, husband of 63 years to Linda Cheryl Norman Fortson, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at WellStar Cobb Hospital in Austell, GA.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, November 22, from 1:00-1:45p.m. at Berry Funeral Home. Funeral services, officiated by the Rev. Tim Adams, will follow at 2:00p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park.

Those wishing may sign the online guestbook at berryfh.com.

Berry Funeral Home & Crematory of Elberton, GA is respectfully in charge of arrangements for Mr. Hoke Smith Fortson, Jr.