William Everett Forte, 72, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away May 23, 2020.

He was born on November 27, 1947 to the late Joe and Lula Forte.

He is preceded in death by his brothers Maceo Forte, Gene Forte, Joe Forte; sister, Juanita Eldridge. Surviving family includes, son, James Forte; daughter, Kimberly Forte; grandchildren, Jessica Smith, Brittany Smith, Antoinette Smith, Najohn Watson, Nyeme Watson; seven great grandchildren; sister, Lula Forte-Penn; as well as many other nieces, nephews, loving extended family and friends.

Bill served in the United States Army during Vietnam.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 am-12:00 pm Monday, June 1, 2020 at Newcomer Funeral Home - Northeast Chapel, 3047 East Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio with a service immediately following. Burial procession to Evergreen Cemetery after the service.

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