R. F. Ford

MONAHANS R.F. Ford, age 66, of Water Valley, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2011, at his home in Water Valley. He was born Dec. 5, 1944, in Alpine, Texas, to Duffy (Son) F. and Wilma Nell (Beasley) Ford. He was a well-renowned spur maker, Pastor of Water Valley Baptist Church, horse-shoer, barber, welder, and western artist. He was a devoted husband, loving father, and grandfather. He affectionately referred to his wife, Liz, as his "pretty little bride." His number one passion was sharing the gospel and leading others to a loving relationship with Jesus Christ. Pop considered himself a very blessed man with the love of his family and friends. Family and friends will greatly miss this godly man and his ever-infectious smile. Survivors include his wife, Liz Ford of Water Valley; a son, Ray Ford Jr. of Oakwood; three daughters, Jenay Lee and husband Don of Granbury, Rhonda Spagnoletti and husband Anthony of The Woodlands and Lisa Forga and husband Dwayne of Midland; two sisters, Linda Faye Berry and husband Leonard of Casper, Wyo. and Jackie Collins and husband Frank of Granbury; eight grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Marvin Ford. Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday, May 9, 2011, at Immanuel Baptist Church in San Angelo, 90 E. 14th Street, with Reverend John Tims of Chickasaw, Okla. officiating. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, May 9, 2011, in Kermit Cemetery in Kermit. A viewing will be held from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 8, 2011, at Shaffer's Funeral Home in San Angelo, 1939 Sherwood Way. Services are under the direction of Harkey Funeral Home in Kermit.