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Maxwell Houston Ford VIRGINIA BEACH - Maxwell Houston Ford, 21, formerly of Virginia Beach, passed away Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009, in Stockbridge, Ga. Maxwell was a systems engineer with B-2 Networks and a member of St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church. He is survived by his parents, Jef Ford and Patty Ford; three brothers, Zachary Ford, Ryan Rogowski and Mason Ford; and a sister, Emma Ford, all of Virginia Beach; fianceé, Jakielyn Smith and their unborn son; and many loving family members in the Ford and Dingwitz families. He was predeceased by his grandmother, Rita Dingwitz. A Mass of the Resurrection will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Colonial Grove Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family for a trust for Maxwell's unborn son at [email protected]. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Aug. 5, 2009.

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Michelle Payne

August 7, 2009

Dear Patty,Jef and family:
I hope that having your friends and family around can help you through these difficult times. I am so sorry to see you have to suffer such a terrible loss. I will keep you all in my prayers. Fondly, Michelle Zoby Payne

Sherry & Jr. Tiaba

August 6, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

london smith

August 6, 2009

Dear Max,

You were so nice to me I remember when you gave me those pjs they were so cute I wished you ware here. Last year everyday I came home from school you used to asked me how was school and what did I learn I used to say nothing and you used to laugh and say you had to learn something.Another thing I remember was you used to help me with my homework.I really wished you were still here. But there is another place you are here which is in my heart.The very last reason is when we played super mario bros on wii.

I miss you Max

love,

London s

Soun Sengdara

August 6, 2009

Dear Max,

I am really going to miss you walking through Kellie's door and saying something stupid to me as usual when I'm there. I can't believe this could happen and I wish you were still here with us. My thoughts and prayers go out to Jackie and his family.

pat ball

August 6, 2009

dear max, you were like one of my kids. we treated you like that too. the day it happened you came over just for a few minutes and went straight to the kitchen as always. i was the last one you hugged and i thank you for that. such an awful thing for a person like you. you will be missed and loved. love you pat( johns mom)

Beth Corrales

August 6, 2009

We are so sorry Jef. Our hearts are heavy for you, Ape, Mason and the whole family.

Beth & Gil Corrales

Kathy Wylie(Rothlisberger)

August 6, 2009

In my thoughts and prayers ...so sorry for your loss

Chuck Petit

August 6, 2009

Jef, I am so very sorry for you and your family. I wish all of you strength, courage and peace. If you need anything, I am here for you. My prayers are with you all.

Chuck

Lucia Grant

August 5, 2009

Patty, Jef and Family - Words just can't express the grief that we share with you all right now. Max was a great person and he will be sorely missed. Please let us know if you need anything. You all are in hearts and prayers.
Love,
Alan, Leona, & Cia

August 5, 2009

Patty, Jef and Family - Words just can't express the grief that we share with you all right now. Max was a great person and he will be sorely missed. Please let us know if you need anything. You all are in hearts and prayers.
Love,
Alan, Leona, & Cia

Donna Richardson

August 5, 2009

Jef, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Donna

Wendy Shumaker

August 5, 2009

Jef- I can not imagine your loss. Thinking of you and keeping your family in my prayers.

Wendy

Todd and Mary Carol Davis

August 5, 2009

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you Jef and your family. We can't imagine your loss. May you memories help heal your heart.
Todd and Mary Carol Davis

Debbie Tiaba

August 5, 2009

Patty & Jef, words can't even express how our heart goes out to you both right now. I can't even begin to imagine what grief you guys must be going through. Max was a very special boy with a huge heart and wonderful smile- he will be greatly missed. If you two need anything please give me or Frank a call anytime. We love you both.

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