James Leonard Fortune was the youngest son, born Januay 18, 1952, to the late Annie Bell and John Lewis Fortune. He went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 15, 2016. In addition to his parents, his sister, Gracie Fortune-Brooks, Brother William Clarence Fortune and nephew, Charles Linburg Burton, preceded him in death.

James was educated in Louisa County Public School attending High School at the historic A. G. Richardson School. He loved fishing, playing cards, hanging out with friends and of course, his family. He joined Galilee Baptist Church as a young child. In his career, he worked a few jobs – Jim Price Auto, Construction, and his last job was as a Farmer.

He leaves, to cherish his memory his daughters: Tracy Grooms-Key (Ron) of Louisa and Amanda Cullins, North Carolina. One granddaughter, Aaryn Grooms-Key; three sisters, Susie Fortune-Divers (John) of Charlottesville, Ethel Fortune-Barksdale and Denise Anderson of Louisa. His nieces and nephews-Doris Burton Miller, Clarence Leroy Fortune (Bessie), Ivanov Sanders- Hardy and Javanov Barksdale-White (Chad). Great nieces and nephews – Wendy Pittman (Eric) Brittany Sanders, Meyah Barksdale Carter, Ashley Fortune, Haley Hardy, Charles Burton, Jr. (Wendy), Chazz Barksdale-White, Clarence Fortune, Jr. Branson Hayes and many great-great nieces and nephews. And special friend Debra Kay Simms.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at The Sun Chapel D. D. Watson Louisa with Pastor Ruben Lewis, Jr., officiating. Interment will follow in the Galilee Baptist Church cemetery.