Gregory Ford
1965 - 2016
Gregory Ford
1965 - 2016
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Gregory Dean Ford, 50, of Benton, went to be with the Lord, on February 9, 2016. He was born to Ralph and Carolyn Ford on November 28, 1965 in Festus, Missouri. Gregory grew up in Cherokee, Alabama taking guitar lessons at Fame Studio in Muscle Shoals. He loved playing the guitar and piano, reading, and the color purple. Gregory was an alumni of Cherokee High School, Bethel Baptist College and the University of Arkansas. He was a member of the Arkansas Songwriters Association and the Nashville Songwriters Association. Gregory played at The Bluebird in Nashville and on Beale Street in Memphis. He loved his church, playing in the orchestra at Geyer Springs First Baptist in Little Rock and driving church buses at Bible Baptist Church and Foothill Baptist Church. Gregory also loved to support missionaries around the world.
After graduating from high school, at the age of 18, he joined the Air Force. Gregory was stationed at Barksdale AFB, Louisiana, Incirlik AB,Turkey, Little Rock AFB, Arkansas and March AFB, California. He retired from Arkansas Air National Guard in Little Rock. During his time in the service Gregory enjoyed traveling to Turkey, Germany, Greece, Spain, England, Japan, and Gaum. He also took trips to Mexico, Costa Rica, and the Dominican Republic.
Gregory was preceded in death by his parents and his grandparents; James “Everette” and Ona Bell Ford and Robert and Leta Wornowsky. He is survived by his loving wife Jacqueline, four children; Starla Hester (Daniel), Shawna Kyles (Matthew), Zachary Ford, Mark Ford, four siblings; Charles “Chuck” Ford, William “Bill” Ford (Kelly Ann), Randel “Randy” Ford (Debbie), Patricia “Patty” McDonald (Charles), and three grandchildren; Landen, Lydia and Sophia.
A visitation will be held Friday, February 12, 2016 from 6-8 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home, 10200 Hwy 5 N., Alexander, Arkansas. Funeral Services will be Saturday morning, February 13, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel with Will Kennedy officiating.
In Lieu of flowers the family request making donations to Lighthouse Bible Baptist Church Missions Program, 460 Cedar St Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, in memory of Gregory.
Please share your memories of Gregory at www.griffinleggettforesthills.com
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Amy Moore
February 17, 2016
Jackie, So sorry to hear of your loss, will be keeping you and your family in my prayers. Miss you and God Bless.
Teryl Rios
February 16, 2016
Jackie, I'm so very sorry for your loss. I can not imagine what you are going through. I also know that nothing I can say will make it easier. Just remember you and your family are always in our prayers. Sending lot of love, Teryl
Sam Slone
February 16, 2016
Tammy Hannah
February 11, 2016
Patty and Chuck our thoughts and prayers are with you and your extended family. Your brother is at peace now.
Tammy and Raymond
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rachel picking
February 11, 2016
Greg was such a nice person to be around. Always positive and encouraging! Such a wonderful sense of humor!
Love to you Jacqueline and your family!
Steven Wernowsky
February 11, 2016
Greg was my cousin, and though I didn't know him too well, I always enjoyed being around him when we did spend any time together. Terribly saddened to hear of his passing. 50 is far too young. I wanted to extend my condolences to his family, and friends. He will be missed, but he will also always be remembered. R.I.P.
Greg Waldrep
February 11, 2016
One of my best friends from childhood up. You will be greatly missed.. My deepest sympathy to his family.
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Hellen Waldrep
February 11, 2016
So sorry for the loss of our dear friend . He was always happy and had a smile on his face.
We always enjoy the times he spent in our home with our Greg Waldrep. He came by to see me when he was here for class reunion.
Gary Speed
February 11, 2016
Jacqueline, I am so sorry for your loss of Greg. Cherish all the sweet memories. You and your family are in my prayers.
Mark Wernowsky
February 10, 2016
My favorite memory is going on a fireworks purchasing trip to Mississippi with Greg & my mom (Aunt Marita). While in this town, Greg and I went into a record store to check out the selections. My mom offered to buy us each a record. I picked the AC/DC album Let There Be Rock and Greg picked Lynyrd Skynyrd's Gold and Platinum. At the time, I thought I made the better choice but with years of wisdom between then and now, I know now that Greg knew better even then.
My Deepest Sympathy to the Ford Family.
Mary Hester Hunt
February 10, 2016
Patty...I am so sorry. Hugs to you and all of your family in this time.
Rebecca Hults
February 10, 2016
So sorry for your loss Jacci and family. So happy that you had Greg;s love and he will be your angel love you girl Becky Banta Hults
February 10, 2016
" Sorry for your loss. May the GOD of tender mercy comfort you in this time of sadness PSALMS 18:1,2
Mitch Meredith
February 10, 2016
It was an honor to serve with Greg in the Arkansas Air National Guard. He served as a mentor to me as a young Airman and we took some great trips together. My thoughts are with his family.
Charles & Marita Wernowsky
February 10, 2016
Greg was our nephew and was always a happy child and a fine man. Over the years our meetings were few and to far between but always filled with fun talking and catching up about military service and life in general. We will always have him in our hearts and minds.
Wally Davis
February 9, 2016
Greg was a good man and it was a pleasure to serve with him. Thank you for sharing him with us. Rest In Peace Greg
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