Graveside services will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. for James Glynn Fortenberry, 86, of Columbia, who passed away Friday, February 16, 2024.  The Reverend Heather Hensarling of the First United Methodist Church will officiate the service.

Mr. Fortenberry was a lifelong resident of Columbia. He graduated from Columbia High School in 1956 and attended Millsaps College before graduating from the University of Mississippi in 1960.

He began his business career with his father at Brinson and Fortenberry Building Supplies. In 1974 he opened Magnolia Hall, a clothing and gift store on Main Street.  His lifetime love of plants and landscape gardening led to his operating Fortenberry Landscape Company.

His work and interests reflected his love of nature, art, and all things beautiful,

He was preceded in death by his Father, James Isaac Fortenberry; and his Mother, Dixie Rowley Fortenberry.

He is survived by his Daughter, Claire von Gahlen, and her husband Harald; one sister, Ann Fortenberry; and beloved family and friends.

Pallbearers will be Lawrence Hahn, Johnny Fortenberry, Taylor Fortenberry, Sean Wade, David Colbert, and Brad Pittman. Honorary pallbearers will be David Martin, Larry Parrish, and David Lewis.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests for memorials to be sent to the First United Methodist Church of Columbia Grounds Fund.

Hathorn Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Friends may sign an online guest register book at www.hathornfuneralhome.com.