Background
Sr., Dewey Charles Fortson, was born on July 25, 1946 in Anderson, South Carolina, United States. Son of Hoke Smith and Zelma (Hulme) Fortson.
Sr., Dewey Charles Fortson, was born on July 25, 1946 in Anderson, South Carolina, United States. Son of Hoke Smith and Zelma (Hulme) Fortson.
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, University Georgia, 1968.
Mathematics teacher Elbert County Board Education, 1968—1969, science teacher, 1972—1973, assistant industrial engineer, 1973—1976, personnel and training manager, 1979—1982. Industrial safety and hygiene specialist United Merchants, Greenville, South Carolina, since 1983. Candidate Elbert County Board Commissioners, 1980.
Member advisory board American Security Council Elberton, 1976—1982. Captain United States Army, 1969-1972, Vietnam.
Member of Industrial Hygiene Association Carolinas, American Society Safety Engineers, Key Men's Club (Elberton) (president 1980-1981), Lions Lodge 1979.
Married Frances Youmans Heath, August 31, 1968. Children: Dewey Junior, Stacy, Valerie.