Clyde Oliver "Tucky" Ford

Clyde Oliver "Tucky" Ford obituary

Clyde Oliver "Tucky" Ford

Clyde Ford Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Roy A. Green Funeral Home on Sep. 15, 2025.

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Big Stone Gap, Virginia Clyde Oliver "Tucky" Ford, 76 of Big Stone Gap, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025 at Heritage Hall Health Care in Wise, VA. A proud veteran, Tucky served honorably in the United States Air Force before beginning a long career with the United States Postal Service, where he retired as a mail carrier. He was preceded in death by his wife and the love of his life, Patsy Ann Ford. Tucky will be remembered for his kindness, dedication, and the many lives he touched throughout his years of service and friendship. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 pm Monday, September 15, 2025 at Powell Valley Memorial Gardens Cemetery officiated by Dr. Nick Brewer. Family and friends will meet at the cemetery.

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