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Robert Drake Ford

1947 - 2024

Robert Drake Ford obituary, 1947-2024, Eads, TN

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1947

DIED

2024

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Somerville, Tennessee

Robert Ford Obituary

Robert Drake Ford, age 76, resident of Eads, Tennessee and husband of Ann Ford, departed this life Sunday morning, February 18, 2024 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.

Robert was born August 3, 1947 in Ottawa, Illinois, the son of the late James A. Ford and Jan Shank Ford. He was the owner of American Consulting, a computer consulting company.

Mr. Ford is survived by his wife, Ann Ford; his daughter, Katherine Breedlove (Scott) of Union, MS; his sister, Susan Ford Lester (Bob) of Reno, NV; and two grandchildren, William Breedlove and Abbey Breedlove, both of Union, MS. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, John Ford and Mike Ford.

No services will be held.

Arrangements will be provided by Peebles Fayette County Funeral Homes & Cremation Center and condolences may be left on our online guestbook at www.PeeblesFuneralHome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Daily Memphian on Feb. 20, 2024.

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Bill and Jodie Holt

February 8, 2025

Sis, I´m sorry for your loss. You and Bob meant so much to me. I hate it that we lost touch. My time in Memphis was made much better by you, Bob, Larry and Debbie. I hope you are doing ok. I know this must be a terrific loss.

Mike and Jenny Copple

February 22, 2024

Ann, sending our deepest sympathy during this difficult time. Bob was a good classmate and friend. Rest in peace Bob.

Susan Cofer Heiden

February 22, 2024

Prayers for your family.

Jannett S Hawley

February 22, 2024

Ann, you have my deepest sympathy. You and the family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Larry W. Wooters

February 22, 2024

My sincere condolences and prayers to Ann and Bob's family. Rest in Peace Bob.

Tom Crenshaw

February 22, 2024

Rest in peace old friend!

Ron Heyduck

February 21, 2024

Our condolences to Ann and Bob's family. Rest in Peace Bob. Ron and Jan Heyduck

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