William L. “Whitey” Fortney Jr., 88, of Macungie, died April 6, 2020, in the St. Luke’s Hospice House, Bethlehem. He was the husband of the late Carole F. (Riedy) Fortney. Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late William L. and Katherine (Cressman) Fortney.

He was a drafting supervisor for the Fuller Company (Gatx) for many years, retiring in 1992.

He was a member of the former St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Allentown, where he coached the basketball and baseball teams.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during the Korean Conflict.

He was an avid Duke basketball fan and enjoyed spending time with his family. His grandchildren will miss him for his creativity and his skills as a handyman.

He is survived by a son, Timothy L. and his wife, Jennifer, of Wescosville; daughters, Susan L. and her husband, Joseph Trinkle, of Wescosville, Linda L. and her husband, Stephen Kloss, of Orefield; brother, James and his wife, Ann, of Schnecksville; sister, Jane and her husband, Hank Schwartz, of New Tripoli; grandchildren, Katie, Jessica, Sean and Emily; companion of 20 years Hilda Koetting, of Whitehall. He was predeceased by sisters, June Becker and Jean Swickl.

Contributions may be made to Hospice of the VNA of St. Luke’s, 1510 Valley Center Parkway, Suite 200, Bethlehem, 18107.

Services will be private due to the current pandemic. Arrangements were made by the Stephens Funeral Home, Inc., Allentown.