Robert Lee Fortner

February 4, 1933 - November 10, 2020

Robert Lee Fortner, 87, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at his home in Bolivar, Missouri. He was born to Joseph and Flossie (Walker) Fortner on February 4, 1933 in Kansas City, Missouri. Bob was a dedicated fire fighter, having served for 40 years, most of those years in Independence, Missouri. He made it to captain in the Fire Department before retiring. Although Bob was a devoted fire fighter, his great passion was horses. Along with his fire fighting career, Bob spent a lot of his time as a horse farrier. He was very passionate for his horses and they were his claim to fame. Bob is survived by his loving wife Hollace, of the home; his nine children, Janet Carrender, Aislinn Firehawk, Cathy Morris, Mike Fortner, Michael Kellog, Kelly Kellog, Nancy Scofield, Markay Flinn, and Angie Flinn; twenty-seven grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Funeral Services for Robert are Saturday, November 14 at 11:00 A.M. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Bolivar, Missouri. Visitation will be at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday at the church until the time of service. Memorial donations may be made to the St. Jude's Children's Hospital.