Austin Dewayne Forte

Austin Dewayne Forte, 26 of Blountstown, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in Gainesville. Austin was born January 5, 1998, in Tallahassee, Florida to Anthony Forte and Joni Bodiford. Austin was diagnosed as a child with a heart disease that would limit him through his life but fought through and was blessed with twenty-six years. He loved watching and cheering on Oregan football and doing all things outdoors. He especially enjoyed fishing with his uncle Roscoe, playing video games with his son Calvin and spending time with his niece and nephew, Kinsley and Bryson. He was always making sure his family was happy and together and had a never-ending love for his childhood sweetheart Jamie.

He leaves behind his fiancé, Jamie White; his children, Calvin and Heather Forte; his brother, Peyton Bodiford; his sister, Katelyn Partin and her husband Dakota; his grandparents, Billy and Mary Lou Bodiford, Macy Cannon and Terry Armstrong; his mother-in-law, Laura White and a special aunt that was always close, Stephanie Hollie and her husband Roscoe as well as other aunts, uncles, cousins and other extended family members.

Services to honor Austin will be held 3:00 p.m. ET, Friday, July 19, 2024, at Telogia Assembly of God with Pastor Stuart Dane officiating. The family will have a time of visitation beginning at 2:00 p.m. ET at the church.

Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made at adamsfh.com 850-674-5449