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John R. Fortune
El Dorado, Arkansas
April 15, 1950 - July 12, 2025
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John R. Fortune Obituary
John R. Fortune, 75, of El Dorado, AR passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025, at South Arkansas Regional Hospital in El Dorado.
John was born April 15, 1950, in St. Paul, Kansas to the late Richard Fortune and Cornelia Elsenraat Fortune.
John was a retired truck driver from ABF and was an avid golfer and bowler.
Survivors include his three sons, Jeff Fortune and wife Marcie, Justin Howard, Eric Fortune, five grandchildren, Taylor Fortune, Brody Fortune, Caleigh Howard, Elliott Howard, Jonn Fortune, his former wife and friend, Leah Elliott.
A memorial visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at Bailey Funeral Home in El Dorado, AR.
Cremation arrangements provided by Bailey Funeral Home of El Dorado, AR.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society.
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John R. Fortune, 75, of El Dorado, AR passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025, at South Arkansas Regional Hospital in El Dorado.
John was born April 15, 1950, in St. Paul, Kansas to the late Richard Fortune and Cornelia Elsenraat Fortune.
John was a retired truck driver from ABF and was an avid golfer and bowler.
Survivors include
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Memorial Visitation
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Bailey Funeral Home - El Dorado
400 North College Ave. P.O. Box 10640 El Dorado, AR 71730