Benny Paul Fortenberry
Benny Paul Fortenberry, 91, of Pearland TX, passed away on August 27, 2025. He was born on August 5th, 1934 to May and Ben Fortenberry in Newport, Arkansas. Benny was a Brazoria County resident for over 35 years. He attended Freedom Fellowship Church in Pearland, TX.
Benny is preceded in death by his parents, May and Ben Fortenberry; his wife Bernice Fortenberry; daughter Deborah Darlene Fortenberry; son Danny Fortenberry; sisters Pearl Sanders, Jo Slagley, Anita Slagley, and Aline Fortenberry; and brother Jimmy Fortenberry.
He is survived by daughters Jackie Reed Lindsey (Robert), Becky Joy (Kelly), and Michele Andry (Russell); son Alan Fortenberry; brother Shelby Fortenberry; eighteen grandchildren; twenty-nine great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren, with two great-great-grandchildren on the way.
There will be a visitation from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Friday, August 29th, with a Funeral Service at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, August 30th, 2025, at Freedom Fellowship Church. 1201 N Main St Pearland, TX 77581. Burial to follow at Southpark in Pearland, TX.
Pallbearers serving are Jerry Reed, Terry Reed, Alan “Scooter” Fortenberry, Shelby Fortenberry, Bobby Fortenberry and Brandon Andry.
It gives me great peace to know that Benny is reunited with his family who left this earth so soon. I can still see his smile and hear that southern accent. A man of God who lived through many memories and tackled many obstacles. God bless his family and friends. Benny will be remembered for sure by many generations.
My heart is heavy, but rejoices knowing he and my very special friend, Bernice, are reunited.