1936
Billy
2015
Billy Joe Ford
March 5, 1936 — September 8, 2015
BILLY JOE FORD
was born in Hardin County, Tennessee on March 5, 1936 the son of the late Allen and Susie Austin Ford.
On December 22, 1996 he was united in marriage to Elaine Ford, who survives.
Mr. Ford was a self employed logger and also had worked for Clayton Homes. He loved all animals, especially loved horses, cattle, dogs and chickens. Mr. Ford enjoyed spending time with his family and friends especially grilling and cooking out. He was a member of Walnut Grove Church of Christ.
Mr. Ford departed this life on September 8, 2015 in Florence, Alabama at the age of 79 years, 6 months and 3 days.
In addition to his wife Elaine of 18 years, he is survived by his children, Gerry Lynn Ford and his wife Jeanna of Savannah, Tennessee, Sherian Bates and her husband Jeffrey of Dickson, Tennessee, Janet Espey and her husband Wayne of Waterloo, Alabama, Tammy Ford of Savannah, Tennessee and Billy Joe Ford, Jr. and his wife Mary of San Antonio, Texas.
his step children, Tammy Reaves of Muscle Shoals, Alabama, Michele Hart and her husband George of Morris Chapel, Tennessee and Jeffrey Barrier of Morris Chapel, Tennessee
14 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren
one brother, George Mondel Ford of Savannah, Tennessee
two sisters, Robbie Barrier of Savannah, Tennessee, and Nell Benson of Florence, Alabama
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two sisters, Elgean White and Betty Brewer, one brother, Jerry Ford and one great grandchild, Fulton Ford.
was born in Hardin County, Tennessee on March 5, 1936 the son of the late Allen and Susie Austin Ford.
On December 22, 1996 he was united in marriage to Elaine Ford, who survives.
Mr. Ford was a self employed logger and also had worked for Clayton Homes. He loved all animals, especially loved horses, cattle, dogs and chickens. Mr. Ford enjoyed spending time with his family and friends especially grilling and cooking out. He was a member of Walnut Grove Church of Christ.
Mr. Ford departed this life on September 8, 2015 in Florence, Alabama at the age of 79 years, 6 months and 3 days.
In addition to his wife Elaine of 18 years, he is survived by his children, Gerry Lynn Ford and his wife Jeanna of Savannah, Tennessee, Sherian Bates and her husband Jeffrey of Dickson, Tennessee, Janet Espey and her husband Wayne of Waterloo, Alabama, Tammy Ford of Savannah, Tennessee and Billy Joe Ford, Jr. and his wife Mary of San Antonio, Texas.
his step children, Tammy Reaves of Muscle Shoals, Alabama, Michele Hart and her husband George of Morris Chapel, Tennessee and Jeffrey Barrier of Morris Chapel, Tennessee
14 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren
one brother, George Mondel Ford of Savannah, Tennessee
two sisters, Robbie Barrier of Savannah, Tennessee, and Nell Benson of Florence, Alabama
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two sisters, Elgean White and Betty Brewer, one brother, Jerry Ford and one great grandchild, Fulton Ford.
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Friday, September 11, 2015
6:30 - 9:00 pm (Eastern time)
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Visitation
Saturday, September 12, 2015
11:00am - 1:00 pm (Eastern time)
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Chapel Services
Saturday, September 12, 2015
Starts at 1:00 pm (Eastern time)
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