Oscar "Big O" Ford Jr.

Oscar "Big O" Ford Jr. obituary, Baton Rouge, LA

Oscar "Big O" Ford Jr.

Oscar Ford Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jul. 22 to Jul. 23, 2013.
A native of West Monroe, La., he passed away at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, 2013, at his home in Walker. He was 71 and a U.S. Army veteran. Visiting at First Little Rock Baptist Church on Wednesday, July 24, from 8 a.m. until service at 10 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Edgar L. Thomas. Interment in Louisiana National Cemetery. Survived by his wife, Rose Marie Ford; daughters, AnYetta Ford, Myra Ford and Shawndrecka Parker; sons, Cedric Ford Sr. and Taurus Calligan; 17 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his mother, father and sister. Pallbearers will be Van Richardson Jr., Gerald Spruell Sr., Gerald Spruell Jr., Dejuan Ford, Jeremy Ford and Frederick McCray. Honorary pallbearers are Cedric Ford Sr., Denzel Ford, William Turner, Michael Thompson, Taurus Calligan, Perry Calligan, Darryl Calligan and N. Curtis Jones. Arrangements with Capitol Funeral Home, (225) 344-0488.

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July 16, 2019

Prenellia Thompson posted to the memorial.

August 1, 2013

Linda Smith posted to the memorial.

July 24, 2013

Joseph Cashio posted to the memorial.

Prenellia Thompson

July 16, 2019

From The Family of Rev. Argaine Morgan, Still remembering you Oscar. Gone but not forgotten.

Linda Smith

August 1, 2013

Myra, yetta, and Cedric I know you will miss your dad. Just remember The Lord is your Shepherd. And you do have a comforter the Holy Ghost luv you Guys.

Joseph Cashio

July 24, 2013

myra and yetta you have lost a father and I have lost a good friend. I will always cherish the good times we had when he visited your house. Wish I had known him a long time ago...Mr. Dave and Bridgette

chad and donna barnes

July 24, 2013

To Mrs Nikki and Yetta,
As you go through this time of heart ache and pain just know that God had a better plan. Mr. Oscar was defiantly a loving, kind, and exciting soul. He was so welcoming and will truly be missed.
During this difficult time, find peace within knowing that God is in control.

HENRY BLAKES

July 24, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

ERNEST JARVIS

July 24, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

FRANK(BARBARA) JARVIS

July 24, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

SOLOMON(IRENE) MCKNIGHT

July 24, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

FRED(DOROTHY) WILSON

July 24, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Ramona Walker

July 24, 2013

I know this is a difficult time for the immediate, and extended families of Oscar. I'm sure your heart is broken, and I felt like I lost a piece of mine when I heard the news. We can only keep focus on the good times we had with Oscar. Please be assured of my prayers for all of you, and may God be with you now and forever.
R.I.P. Big "O"

Love to you all!

Deanne Mills

July 24, 2013

I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers.

Audrey James

July 23, 2013

Whatever else the day may bring, one thing is always true- That God is ever constant in the love he has for you. With heartfelt sympathy and understanding thoughts. Keeping you close in thoughts and prayers, Love you!

LeTricia Burns

July 23, 2013

Sharing in your pain, that I know all too well...this too will pass. Prayers, Love, Hugs, and Kisses to my sisters and brother. LeTricia and Ari Burns

Archie & Mary Frank

July 23, 2013

To Family Of "Big O", We share comfort in knowing "Big O" is no longer suffering. We send thoughts of sympathy and support to you as you begin your journey without "Big O". Peace, Prayers and Blessings.

Kimberly Paul

July 23, 2013

Yetta and Myra, I offer my sincere condolences. Mr.Oscar was very cool and had a joke everytime I saw him! Cherish those fun times you had and know that he is no longer suffering any pains of this world! I Love Yall!

Prenellia Thompson

July 22, 2013

Condolences to the Ford Family
From the Morgan, Chase and Thompson Families in the Loss of Mr. Oscar.

Flo McNabb

July 22, 2013

To Myra and family, I am praying for your strength. Trust in the Lord, and he will see you through.

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