Johnny Mitchell "Mick" Fortner, 77, of Robbins Chapel, VA, departed this life on Sunday, June 8, 2025. Born June 18, 1947 in Robbins Chapel, VA, he had lived there all of his life. Mick was a coal miner and worked as a foreman for the Westmoreland Coal Company for many years. He had a love for old cars, especially his 1957 Chevy Belair that he restored. Mick also enjoyed deer hunting and hunting trips with others in the family. He believed and was baptized into the Methodist faith.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Johnny Wesley Fortner and Ruby Evelyn Thomas Fortner; a brother, Lonnie Fortner; and three grandchildren, Evan Fortner, Braelynn Fortner and Skyler Ewing, and a great-grandchild, Baby Brooklyn.

Survivors include his wife, Alice Marie Shackelford Fortner, Robbins Chapel, VA; three children, Michelle Davis and husband, Stevie "Tootie", Robbins Chapel, VA; Valarie Dehart and husband, Keith, Robbins Chapel, VA; and Johnny D. Fortner and wife, Sharron, Jonesville, VA; a brother, Ronnie Fortner and wife, Noyka, Dandridge, TN; a sister, Vickie Fortner, Pennington Gap, VA; and a sister-in-law, Terry Fortner, Kingsport, TN. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, Steven Ray Davis and wife, Megan, Ashley Ewing, Dalton Ewing, Derek Davis, Emma Fortner, Ava Fortner and Mia Fortner; three great-grandchildren, Journey Stapelton, Riker Collins and Raya Davis; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

To honor his wishes, no services will be conducted.

Evarts Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Johnny Mitchell "Mick" Fortner.