William "Billy" Fortescue

William 'Billy' Fortescue, 34, of Abbeville, went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Monday, August 17, 2015, at the Hospice House in Greenwood. He was born in Abbeville, SC to Billy Ray Beauford and Lois V. Fortescue. Billy was a resident of the Whitten Center in Clinton, SC. He was preceded in death by this grandfather, William Andrew Fortescue. Billy is survived by his mother and father, both of Abbeville; his grandmother, Thelma Lee Ervin Fortescue of Abbeville; his aunt, Mary Ann Rushton of Greenwood; and two nieces, Amber Nicole Rushton of Greenwood and Haley Mariel Cheek of England The family will receive friends from 2:00PM - 3:00PM, Friday, August 21, 2015 at Harris Funeral Home. Funeral services will begin at 3:00PM in the funeral home chapel with Mr. Bobby Fisher officiating. Burial will follow in Little Mountain Presbyterian Church cemetery. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude, love and appreciation to Little Billy's caregiver, Marty Wilbanks. They will forever be indebted to the entire staff of the Whitten Center for their faithfulness and understanding in caring for Little Billy. Memorial contributions, in memory of Little Billy, may be made to the Whitten Center, PO Box 239, Clinton, SC 29325 or HospiceCare of the Piedmont, 408 W. Alexander Ave., Greenwood, SC 29649. A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com.