The Virginian-Pilot
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DATE: Sunday, January 26, 1997              TAG: 9701260022
SECTION: LOCAL                   PAGE: B6   EDITION: FINAL 
DATELINE: PORTSMOUTH                        LENGTH:   14 lines

ARTHUR E. FORTON

Arthur E. Forton, 77, died Jan. 25, 1997.

He was the son of the late Mary and Jesse Forton. Survivors include his sister, Hazel Moore of Chesapeake, and his brother, Jesse E. Forton, of Baltimore.

A private graveside service is planned. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Indian River Chapel, is handling arrangements.

KEYWORDS: DEATH OBITUARY


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