Roy J. Fortune, 67, of Medicine Lodge, died Sunday, May 29, 2022 at Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital.
He was born on December 29, 1954 in Fairview, Oklahoma, the son of Roy Lee Fortune and Betty Lou (Fipps) Fortune. On November 21, 1977, he married Jeaneane (Peterson) Fortune in Las Vegas, NV.
Roy was an operator for National Gypsum and was the caretaker of the Highland Cemetery in Medicine Lodge.
Surviving are his wife, Jeaneane Fortune of Medicine Lodge; children: Eric (Sarah), Janelle, and Aaron (Jessica). Grandchildren: Logan, Libby, Luke, Ruby, Carl, Alma, Harper, Graham and Warren; sister, Sherry (Roland) Inslee and brother Tom (Kathy) Fortune.
Roy was preceded in death by his parents.
He had many hobbies; hunting, fishing, painting woodworking, karaoke and golf. He also drove a covered wagon for the Peace Treaty Pageant for many years and participated in the Night Show for years until his health kept him from it. He also participated in the Demo Derby during the county fair when they had that.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date.