Maurice "Pete"

Fortson

Maurice “Pete” Fortson, age 94, of Cabot, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at his home September 26, 2026. He was born on February 21, 1932, to the late Homer and Minnie Fortson.

Pete proudly served two years in the United States Army and was a 32nd-degree Mason. He was a longtime member of Country Chapel Church. Throughout his working years, Pete spent many years at Timex before going on to manage rental properties. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping, but above all else, Pete cherished his family. His greatest joy was the time spent with those he loved, and he leaves behind a lifetime of memories that will be treasured by his family for generations to come.

Along with his parents, Pete was preceded in death by his son, Randy; all of his siblings and their spouses; and Velma’s siblings and their spouses.

Pete is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Velma; brother-in-law, Buck Johnson; daughter-in-law, Carole; grandchildren, Brad, Autumn, Nash, and Bryn; and great-grandchildren, Randy, Corie, and Bridger.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that donations be made to a charity of your choice in Pete’s memory.

Visitation will be from 1:00–2:00 p.m., Friday, October 2, 2026, at Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home, 700 N. 2nd Street, Cabot, Arkansas. A graveside service will follow at Sumner Cemetery.