John ‘Ted’ Theodore Fort Sr., proud Navy veteran
John "Ted" Theodore Fort Sr., 89, of Milton passed away Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born Jan. 25, 1930, in Washington, D.C., son of the late John Henry and Nettie Viola Fort.
Mr. Fort was a proud U.S. Navy veteran, having served in the Korean War then retiring as Chief Petty Officer after 20 dedicated years. His patriotism and service to country continued for another 20 years through his civilian career in the Navy. He was a member of the Improved Order of Red Men, Indian River Tribe 37 and a past great sachem.
Mr. Fort had many interests, including antique cars, anything to do with the U.S. Navy, and the Red Men. Above all, he was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Fort was preceded in death by his son, James Bryan Fort; his brothers, Harry Fort and James Fort; and his sisters, Patricia Roach and Viola Smith. He is survived by his beloved wife, Shirley Ann Fort of Milton; his sons: John T. Fort Jr. (Irma) of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Kenny Fort of Wells Tannery, Pa.; his daughters, Geri L. Cahill (Kevin) of Milton and Joyce A. Fort of Fort Washington, Md.; his daughter-in-law, Karen Fort of Millsboro; his grandchildren, Christian, Jeremy, and Sean Cahill, Ami Hughes and Erik, Teddy, and Tiffany Fort; his six great-grandchildren; his sister, Jeannie Holtery (Mike) of Lusby, Md.; and his brother-in-law, Jerry Smith of Lusby.
Chapel Committal Services will be held Friday, Oct. 11, at 10 a.m., at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 26669 Patriots Way, Millsboro. Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in Mr. Fort's memory to Home of the Brave Foundation, 6632 Sharps Road, Milford, DE 19963.
Please visit Mr. Fort's Life Memorial Webpage and sign his online guest book at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com.
