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Forton, Robert A. ("Bubba"), Sgt.
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Contact Info
Home Town Ft Clayton
Last Address Muskegon
Date of Passing Sep 11, 2010
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Additional Information
Last Known Activity:
From Patriot Guard Riders:
The family of Robert "Bubba" Forton has invited the PGR to stand in honor of his service to our country.
Mr. Forton was a Sargent (Ret.) in the US Air Force.
VISITATION 9/15/2010
Wednesday
2-4 pm. 6-8 pm.
Lee Chapel - Sytsema Funeral Home
6291 Harvey St. Muskegon
Staging at 1pm - 5pm.
Briefing at 1:15pm - 5:15pm
Flag line up at 1:30pm - 5:30pm
Service 9/16/2010
Thursday
11:00 am.
Lake Harbor United Methodist Church
4861 Henry St. Muskegon
Staging at 10am.
Briefing at 10:15am
Flagline at 10:30am
Possible escort to the Cemetery
Ride Captain: Ozzy, 231-730-0418
Per Sam Cottle,
Michigan State Captain
Other Comments:
Robert "Bubba" Forton
Date:
September 11th, 2010
Death Notice:
Mr. Robert A. Forton, age 56, passed away Saturday morning, September 11, 2010 in Muskegon. Bubba was born June 21, 1954 to Earl and Donna (VanBrocklin) Forton at Ft. Clayton in the Panama Canel Zone, and lived in different areas of the United States before moving to the Muskegon area in 1978. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran during Vietnam, worked at Smitty’s Beverage and several other local businesses. He was a member of Lake Harbor United Methodist Church. On October 19, 1990 Bubba married Marilyn McDowell, and she survives him along with 1 son, Lucas (Kasey) Forton of Kalamazoo; 3 step-children, Scott (Sandy) McDowell of Rockford, Mark (Mandy) McDowell of Belmont, Rona (Brian) Dethloff of Norton Shores; 6 grandchildren, Colin and Sydney McDowell, Erin and Ryan McDowell, Brennan and Carter Dethloff; his father and mother, Earl and Donna Forton of Norton Shores; 2 brothers, Randy (Mary) Forton of Norton Shores, Tim (Michelle) Forton of Norton Shores; nieces and nephews, Shannon (Duane) McManus, Troy Forton (Tara Stuck), Brittany, Brandy, and Bryann Forton; great niece and nephew, Allison and Connor McManus. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert and Zora Forton, Harley and Nora Van Brocklin; sister, Sandra Forton; and niece Candace Forton. SERVICES will be 11:00 AM Thursday at Lake Harbor United Methodist Church, with Revs. Mark R.Erbes and Avery Burrell officiating. Burial will take place at Norton Cemetery. VISITATION at The Lee Chapel, Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 6291 S. Harvey St. (231) 798-1100 will be from 2-4 & 6-8 PM Wednesday, and 1 hour prior to the service at church. You may sign the family’s on-line guest book a www.sytsemafh.com Contributions in Bubba’s memory may be made to Lake Harbor United Methodist Church Memorial Fund.
