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Obituary For Doctor Bennett Forte
Doctor Bennett Forte (known affectionately as “Doc”) was born on August 28, 1949, to the late Aaron and Nettie Mencer Forte in Eufaula, Alabama. He departed this life peacefully on January 14, 2026, at his home in Columbus, Georgia.
Doctor Forte was a man who believed in hard work. He possessed an extensive knowledge of automobiles and eighteen-wheelers and spent many years employed with Bill Heard, JABCO Trucking, and Frontier Trucking. More than a truck driver, he was a master mechanic - a true problem-solver who could fix just about anything with an engine.
He was united in marriage to Teresa Ann Forte on September 23, 2005, and together they shared twenty years of marriage.
A Homegoing Celebration honoring the life of Mr. Forte will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Bread of Life Christian Center, with interment to follow at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery. Visitation will take place at the church from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
Doctor Forte leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife, Teresa Ann Forte; six children, Erica Forte, Erin Forte-Griffin (Rayshon Griffin), Tiffany Forte, Courtney Brown (Karprice Bentley-Brown), Marcus Brown, and Mario Brown; and his stepdaughter, Petra Pollard (Ricarrdo Pollard). He is also survived by a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Surviving siblings include Hattie Denson, Berry Forte, and Edward Forte, all of Eufaula, Alabama; Betty L. Fitch of Columbus, Georgia; Robert Forte (Brenda) and James Forte (Tabatha), both of Tampa, Florida; Edna Sprott of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Arlie Forte of Cincinnati, Ohio; and Allen Forte (Janice) of North Richland Hills, Texas.
Progressive Funeral Home staff is privileged to serve the Family of Mr. Doctor Bennett Forte.
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Michelle Forte planted 5 trees in memory of Doctor Bennett Forte . - January 18, 2026
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I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers, healing energies and condolences to the family.🙏🏾
Sorry for your loss. Keeping your family in my prayers.
I keep replaying memories of you, Grandpa.
I remember the first time you met my daughter when she was only a couple months old. She cried every time you held her, but you never stopped smiling. I remember graduating high school in 2015 and how proud you were of me. That meant more to me than you probably ever knew.
I remember the time I tried to jump over that tree you cut down at the house when we lived there, and I hurt myself bad. You just laughed and said, "E for effort." That memory still makes me smile.
Losing you hurts me to the core. Even though I won't be there to see you laid to rest, I promise you this: I will finish what I started. I will carry the Forte name into something great, and so will my children, Paris Forte and Benjamin Forte.
I love you, Grandpa. Always. — Courtney Forte
He was a man of steady hands and easy charm, someone who understood the dignity of work and the joy of living well. From sunup to sundown, he gave himself fully— to the lawn beneath his mower, to the engines of cars and trucks, he brought them back to life, to the simple satisfaction of fixing what others gave up on.
He knew how to gather people. Great parties followed him like a second shadow— music, laughter, stories passed hand to hand, roasted peanuts warming the oven, a cold beer nearby, moonshine for the bold, and a feeling that, for a while, everything was just right.
He carried himself with style and confidence, sharp-dressed, sharp-minded, a ladies' man with a wink and a smile that made people feel seen. Where he went, light followed.
Above all, he will be remembered for the way he lived— with humor, generosity, and an open door. His laughter lingers, his lessons endure, and his presence remains in every engine's hum, every shared memory, and every room that feels warmer for having known him.
By his loving Daughter Erin D. Forte-Griffin
My sincerely condolences to Minister Teresa Forte and family. He truly will be missed by many but,God knows best! Just a little memory of him whenever I will stop by or call he would always say asked, Is that the preacher woman and that is what he would call me. He always was kind and had a big smile on his face or either a joke or two and he also was a loving husband to his wife, Minister Teresa Forte.I pray strength and peace to the family! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Min. Glenell Allen
Im gonna miss you my friend, we love you so much. A man that tought me a few things about business, and life. I dont think I'll find another friend like you again. I know, your in a better place. Because you had a big heart here. And loved your wife. May your last wish be setup as you wanted them to be. Miss you buddy! #loveyoufriend #blessing2thebest driveriknow!
The Doctor rest in peace brother-in law. We shared some wonderful times when you came to NC. Myself, Tammy, Darius and Trinity really enjoyed you coming to our home in Fayetteville and having cookouts and laughing together. We are going to miss you. Much LOVE ❤️ and Take your rest.
