Dan "Billy Daniel" Ford

BILLY DANIEL FORD Dan (Billy Daniel) Ford, age 70, of Collinsville, Texas, passed away on October 29, 2025. Born on August 25, 1955 in Denton, Texas, He was the son of the late Billy Tillman Ford and Bettie Jean Zerwer. Known to family and friends simply as "Dan," he enjoyed life's simple pleasures, particularly watching his grandchildren play sports, and was their biggest supporter from the sidelines. He loved golf, baseball, and sharing good meals with family and friends, always finding joy in the moments spent together. He is preceded in death by his parents, Billy Tillman Ford and Bettie Jean Zerwer. Dan is survived by his daughter, Valerie Whitehead, and her husband, Corey Whitehead, and their daughter, Ellison; his sons, Christopher Ford and his daughter, Kace Ford; Kelly Ford and his son, Eli Ford; and Tyler Ford and his wife, Miranda Ford, and their three sons, Waylon, Canyon, and Stetson. He is also survived by his sisters, Helen and her husband, David Goin, and Cindy Ford. His memory will be cherished by his family, friends, and all who were fortunate to know him. A celebration of life will be held at One Church in Whitesboro, Texas, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm on November 22nd. In lieu of flowers we ask to help keep Dan's legacy alive by donating to the Dan Ford Scholarship fund. Donations can be donated directly to The Collinsville Education Foundation in Dan Ford's honor or the Link below which will be delivered to the Education Foundation in his honor. https://gofund.me/01ee6d372