Coit Cook Ford III

Coit Cook Ford, III, was the son of Coit (who preceded him in death) and Delores (nee Matthews) Ford; born December 9, 1964, in Detroit, MI. Coit passed away on March 17, 2013 at the age of 48, at Henry Ford Hospital. From the moment Delores first laid eyes on the tiny newborn, her heart filled with the love and joy that only a mother can know. Even then, she knew, Coit would never be ordinary. In fact, she was determined to make it so. After graduating from University Liggett High School, Coit and his sister Cheryl, traveled through Europe and experienced the great works of art, music, and literature. He went on to receive a degree from the London School of Economics and a graduate degree from Wayne State University in Detroit. Coit was constantly on the go, but miraculously, always found time to devote to his mother, friends – old and new, and basically anyone who came to him for assistance. Friends and co-workers remember his kindness, humor, generosity and compassion. Coit always seemed to have the right thing to say and knew the right thing to do. We all relied on him for so very many things and he obliged us, one and all. Coit was a spiritual man. He cared about his community and gave with his heart. It is impossible to sum up the man Coit was in this miniscule space, but we can look to Micah 6-8 to know his inspiration for the life he led: "The Lord requires that we Do Justice, Love Mercy and Walk Humbly with God" He leaves behind his proud and loving mother Delores Ford; and dear sister Cheryl (Stan) Wenskay. He will be missed by loving family members and friends including Sherry Robinson Covert (Craig) and their son Zavier, Darnell (Imelda) Robinson and their sons Ricardo and Carlo, Wendy Waller on Germany, Juanita Waller, Juanita Robinson, Dr. Milton (Elinor) Woods and family of California, Lorraine Greg of Pittsburg, PA, Dr. Rhonda Beale and family of California, Halcyon Kramer and family of Mt. Clemens, Susan Nash of Detroit, Jean Crittendon, Gary Owens, Jason (Angel) Beale and numerous friends including Rose Marie Ashley, Edwina Henri, Dennis Cook, Cordell Hill, and Ollie McMillan; and Gainor Tomokiyo and family of Hawaii. Mr. Ford's family will receive guests on Saturday, March 30th from 11:00 am until the time of the Funeral Service at Noon at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave., at Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods. The Reverend Sylvester Taylor will officiate. Coit's cremated remains will be buried at Elmwood Cemetery in Detroit. Memorial contributions may be made to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen, 1820 Mt. Elliott, Detroit, MI, 48207; Herald of His Coming Gospels Revivals, box 279, Seelyville, IN 47878, or Insight for Living Ministries, P.O. Box 269000, Plano Texas 75026-9000.