Obituary

Randy Pittman "Country Cool" Fortenberry

July 16, 1956 - November 21, 2021

Randy Pittman Fortenberry, aka “Country Cool”, departed this world on November 21, 2021 at University Hospital in New Orleans, LA. at the age of 65.

He was born on July 16, 1956, in Bogalusa, LA to the late Bernell and Lelia P. Fortenberry. He served in the United States Army, was a hard worker while employed as a construction worker and cement finisher. He was the life of the party, loved to dance and sing. “Sitting on the Dock of the Bay.” Randy was a true competitor in sports, boxing, playing chess, cards and he loved ice cream LOL.

He leaves to cherish his memories his son: Savan “Bam” Fisher of Slidell, LA; one granddaughter of Alabama; two brothers: Donnie W. Pittman of Bogalusa, LA, and Bernell Earl of Mississippi; four sisters: Emma Jean Gatlin, Elizabeth Fortenberry, Mary Ann (Michael) Robinson of Bogalusa, LA and Angela Earl (Billy) Perkins of McComb, MS; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father: Bernell Fortenberry, his mother: Lelia Mae Pittman Fortenberry; two beloved sisters: Donna Marie Fortenberry and Jean Catherine Gray; one brother: Kenneth Magee.

Visitation will be Saturday, December 4, 2021, from 11am – 1pm followed by a funeral service at 1:00 pm at Crain and Sons Funeral Home with Rev. Darrell Self - Officiating. Interment will be at the Ponemah Cemetery 1136 Louisiana Ave, Bogalusa, LA.  

Crain and Sons Funeral Home of Bogalusa is in charge of arrangements.