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William Clarence Ford

William Ford Obituary

William Clarence (Billy) Ford, 46, of Elliston, Va., born April 4, 1962, in Radford, Va., to Blanch Rose and William Ford, passed away 12:45 a.m., Monday, January 19, 2009, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father, William Ford, and his brother, Warden Ford. He leaves behind his son, William C. Ford Jr., of Pulaski; granddaughter, Breanna Ford; mother, Blanch Cox, of Elliston; sister, Elizabeth Rose; brother, Kenneth Ford. Several nieces and nephews also survive. The family will receive friends at The Horne Funeral Home Wednesday, January 21, 2009, from 5 to 8 p.m. The funeral service will be held in The Horne Funeral Home Chapel Thursday, January 22, 2009, at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at hornefuneralservice.com. The Ford family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Jan. 20 to Jan. 22, 2009.

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Pastor Eugene Mills

January 24, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

Darlene Wright

January 23, 2009

I really hate that the family and friends have to suffer the loss, of parent, brother, sister, or if your a niece or nephew. My deepest sympathies & prayers goes out to all!

Newbern Christian Church Rev. John W Murphy

January 22, 2009

Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
Matthew 5:4

Christopher Hurst

January 22, 2009

God Bless William & Family, many prayers !

William Hurst & Jesska Anderson& Sophia

January 22, 2009

Our prayers, concerns are with the family. May God Be With You All.

Mr.&Mrs. Tony A. Wright

January 22, 2009

Just wanted to say our condolences and let the family know we're here for you. Sorry.

carol wright

January 22, 2009

my prayers and thoughts go out to billys family this is a very sad day for freinds and family.so may the lord be with you in your time of grief.

Robert Wright

January 22, 2009

To the Ford Family our deepest sympathies and condolences, May the Lord be your strength and comfort in this time of loss, and the memory I share was his generosity of smiles and hospitality!

Jim & Mary Ann Greenway

January 21, 2009

We're very saddened to hear about this tragedy. Our prayers are with the family and friends of Billy.

Trina Turner

January 21, 2009

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of "Billy". May the Lord comfort you all during this sad time.

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