Alton O Fort's Obituary
Alton O. “Buck” Fort, 87, of Oxford, passed away Monday, March 22, 2010. Mr. Fort was born in Wildwood and lived here his entire life. He had served in the Marine Corp during WWII, was a farmer and a member of Moreland Park Baptist Church. Survivors include his children, Alton D. (Martha) Fort of Conroe, Tx., Maggie Ruth Richardson of Yulee, Fl. and Jimmy (Melissa) Fort of Wildwood; sister, Gracie Reynolds of Ocala; 23 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Thursday, March 25, 2010, in the Banks/Page-Theus Chapel. Graveside services will be held 10:00 AM, Friday, March 26, 2010, in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Wildwood. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Marion County, 3231 SW 34th Ave., Ocala, Fl. 34474.
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