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Justin Abraham "Ironman" Ford

Justin Ford Obituary

FORD, JUSTIN ABRAHAM "IRONMAN," 26, passed away Friday, February 29, 2008. He was born December 24, 1981. He was a graduate of Atherton High School class of 2000, where he was captain #54 of the football team, and a member of Crescent Hill Baptist Church. He was a server with Ruth Chris Steak House, and Uptown Café. He was an outgoing guy with a marvelous sense of humor and was loved by all who knew him. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Martin Ford Jr. He is survived by his loving mother, Anne La Master; his sisters, Christian and Lauren Ford and Dianna Leamy; his brother; Joseph Ford; his two nieces, Shelby Ford and Kaitlyn Leamy; his three nephews, Tyler Ford, Zachary and Ian Leamy; his grandmothers, Shirley La Master and Ruby Ford; and his many close aunts, uncles, and cousins. A service to celebrate Justin's life will be held 5 p.m. Monday at Arch L. Heady-Cralle Funeral Home, 2428 Frankfort Avenue. Visitation will be 1-4 p.m. Monday. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Justin Ford fund % Crescent Hill Baptist Church.

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Published by Courier-Journal on Mar. 1, 2008.

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Mera "Susie" Corlett

October 31, 2021

While preparing a sermon, I ran across this. Justin, you continue to influence the world. I wanted you to know that.I regret that you aren't here to see how Tyler and Shelby have grown up, but I know you love and encouraged them. Thank you for the love you launched.

Stephanie Triplett

March 12, 2008

Being with you made me so happy. Your laugh made me laugh and your smile made me smile. Nobody has ever touched my heart like you and I will always cherish every moment we spent together. I hope to see you in my dreams.

I love you!
Stephanie

Linda Ford Gassman

March 5, 2008

I've been married almost 25 years, yet I signed my name Linda Ford instead of Linda Ford Gassman. I guess that's how much my Ford family has been on my mind. Justin, I'm blaming the name slip on you!
With love, Aunt Linda

Lisa (Gassman) Saunders

March 5, 2008

I wrote this 10 years ago when my best friend died... too young... just like Justin. I thought it appropriate to share, in hopes it might help someone who reads it.

SMILE...let the corners of your mouth lift up. Try to let it reach your eyes, try hard. It's there somewhere, buried deep. Beneath the tears, beyond the sadness.

DREAM... a little dream of when, things were okay with your world. These things only happen to other people. Wrong.

TALK...about the fun times, so many of them. Stories told that are suppossed to ease the pain. Memories shared with others who know, that it was too soon for the book to end.

HOPE... the saying is right, that time does heal. Heal broken hearts, left empty by this loss.

PRAY... a little prayer for peace, for faith. Faith that He knows what he is doing. Unquestioning, "Whys?" that have no answers. Never will.

LOOK...to the skies and KNOW... You are loved...
Watched over now...
By a very special ANGEL.

Bill Gassman

March 5, 2008

We'll surely miss you, Justin.

Love,
Uncle Bill

Alice Robinson

March 5, 2008

My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family for a loved one who was taken from this world entirely too soon.

Linda Ford

March 5, 2008

My heart and soul grieve the loss of my nephew, Justin. Your body is no longer with us, but your spirit will be forever. I am so going to miss you being the first one here for Thanksgiving dinner!
Love, peace & memories. Aunt Linda

Heather Boyer

March 4, 2008

Justin was one extrodinary man. We had some very good times together and I will cherish them forever. Even though we have not seen each other in a really long time I will never forget you crazy sense of humor or your laugh. My thoughts and prayers go out to Justin's family and friends. His memory will live on forever. I will truly miss you Justin!!

Love,
Heather B

Libby Ford

March 3, 2008

Cuz. So, remember when you were at skyline and I was your waitress and you didnt recognize your own cousin...I think that might have been the best day of my life, because it brought you back into my life. I am so glad that we got to spend so much time together this past year. You were a brother and best friend to me and I have never trusted or loved anyone like I did you. I guess Im going to have to go solo on our comedy tour, but I know that you will be there by my side. I love you and miss you so much... not a minute, hour, or day will ever go by without thinking of you! I love you.
Your cuz
p.s. Thanks for making sure I didnt drown!

Lesley Cundiff

March 3, 2008

I did not get the chance to meet Justin, but I am Stephanie's good friend and I know how much he meant to her. You are all in my thoughts and prayers and I am so sorry for your loss.

meredith weir

March 3, 2008

"Some people are too good, before they are injured by this world, they leave." I remember Justin's smile the most, the light and purity always shone through and warmed the room. My deepest sorrow, Meredith Weir

Amber Pulliam

March 3, 2008

Your memory will always live on ......

I will always remember your smile and your laugh, and all the good times we had together.

XOXOXXO

Lauren Ford

March 3, 2008

To my big brother-
through my life you have been my everything, and nothing, not even your departure from this life can ever take that away. I love you more then any words could ever explain. I will see you again but untill then... I love you.

Sharon Wayne

March 3, 2008

My sincere and deepest symphathy to the entire family. Know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers....

Brenda Upton

March 3, 2008

His journey here on earth has ended yet his journey in heaven has just begun. Take comfort in knowing he is now in Gods gentle and loving hands.

With deepest heartfelt sympathy,

Michelle Bucayu

March 3, 2008

The world is always poorer when we lose someone like Justin. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends in this time of grief. May memories of him bring comfort and peace. He will truly be missed by his co-workers at Ruth's Chris. He will be remembered for his generousity, incredible sense of humor, and his golden smile.

Michelle Bucayu

Annette L. Ellard

March 2, 2008

In my ten years of teaching, Justin was one of my favorite students. He's the only student I ever had to propose an interpretive dance instead of a paper. I'll never forget him. Or the dance.

peter kelley

March 2, 2008

A toast:
To friends gone too soon.nothing can be said to replace your smile and quick wit.my grief is for the family, friends and loved ones who have to live in this world without you.the streets of heaven have a new angel tonight.you left this world a better place.you will be missed.cheers!

Anne LaMaster

March 2, 2008

Love you forever. My shining star.
Mom

Tiffany Callaghan Noe

March 2, 2008

I have no words of comfort to offer at the loss of such a wonderful person, son, brother... Justin will be greatly missed. He had a kind heart and always made me feel a part of the family.

It is a tragedy to lose him far too early in his young life.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Roxxann Dobbs

March 2, 2008

Now he has departed from this strange world a little ahead of me. That means nothing. People like us, who believe in physics, know that the distinction between past, present, and future is only a stubbornly persistent illusion.
-Albert Einstein

Typical Justin Smile

Jim Leamy

March 2, 2008

We love you and miss you so much already Justin. Your entire family was so proud of you and loved the person you had become.

jim (bob) clark

March 2, 2008

I can't begin to find sense in why a fine guy like Justin would be taken from us so very very soon. My heart is with all who must suffer this great loss.

Amy Girdley-Hoemeke

March 1, 2008

Justin will be so truly missed. God bless all those he left behind. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Annamarie Schalk

March 1, 2008

With my most heartfelt sympathy for your loss.

Bob Domst

March 1, 2008

Justin was a WONDERFUL young man----full of kindness---genuine and sincere!

Jim Suhr And Family

March 1, 2008

Anne and Family you have our deepest sympathy for your loss. Please stay strong.

Graduation 2000

Lindsey (Wallace) McEnery

March 1, 2008

My heart is aching for all of those that loved Justin today. He was a great person and I know that he will be missed by everyone that had the pleasure of knowing him. It is never easy to lose someone that you love and certainly not when they are so young. There will always be a hole in the world where Justin once was.

With deepest sympathy,
Lindsey McEnery and family

Lisa Saunders

March 1, 2008

Justin was a wonderful young man who had such a bright outlook on life. I will truly miss seeing him at our "step-family" gatherings. My heart goes out to all who loved and will miss his presence in their life.

joshua berry

February 29, 2008

The last few years our lives took us down differant roads so our paths didnt cross very often, but you were my brother in this life and youll be my brother in the next.



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