Obituary

Phillip Jerome Fortenberry

May 20, 1965 - February 19, 2025

Mr. Phillip Jerome Fortenberry was born on May 20, 1965 at Charity Hospital in Bogalusa, La to Wyvonia McClain and the late Angus Lewis. Phillip departed this life on February 19, 2025 @ St. Tammany Parish Hospital. 

Phillip enjoyed cooking, spending time with family and being of service to people. He worked at Washington Parish Fair for 20 years. Phillip used to fry chicken better than Danny’s fried chicken. He was the baby whisperer, he truly loved all  kids and was a good person all around.

He leaves to cherish his memories to his mother Wyvonia McClain of Franklinton, LA; his one sister Cassandra (Bryan) Magee of Tylertown, MS, two brothers; Frederick Taylor, Jerome Brumfield both of Franklinton, LA, sister- in- law  Rachell Jefferson of Franklinton, LA, three uncles; Lee Lewis of Mt. Hermon, LA, Rodney Fortenberry of Angie, LA, Jeanette Fortenberry of Mt. Hermon,  five nieces Chansonette (Jackie) Clark of Franklinton, LA Branjiara Magee Franklinton, LA, Curtira Dyson of Augusta, GA,  Ebony Warren and Whitney Warren of Hammond, LA  five nephews; Jaiheim Jefferson, Demario Jefferson, Lavarion Jefferson all of Franklinton, LA, LaBryan and Da’Bryan Magee of Tylertown, MS and a host of other friends and relatives. 

Preceded in death by his father Angus Lewis, Sylvester McClain (step father), Shon Fortenberry (brother), Doris Simmons (God Mother), Inez Fortenberry (Grandmother), Cleo Bridges (grandfather), Alva May Lewis (grandmother), Creed Rodgers (grandfather).

The funeral service will be held Saturday, March 1, 2025 at  2:00PM at Faith in the Word Ministries with pastor Jacob Tate officiating.