Roger Ford Obituary
Mr. Roger Don Ford, age 69 of LaFollette passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025. He was of the Baptist Faith. Roger thought the world of his Granddaughter “Tais” and his dog “Blaze”. He liked camping, riding horses, watching NASCAR, plants and gardening, and repairing clocks. Roger would help anybody with anything , and was quite the collector of Zippo lighters. He is preceded in death by Father and Mother, Jasper Ford and Azalee (Sutton) Ford, son, B. J. Maxwell, and brother, Eddie G. Ford.
He is survived by his wife, Rose Jaworski-Ford; children, Olivia Ford, Flint Ford, and Jackie Ford; 9 grandchildren; brother, Jr. “Bill” Ford (Cathy); sisters, Carolyn Sue Ford, Linda Gail Williamston (Hershel), and Rebecca Ford; special friend, Michelle. Several Nephews and other relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends on Monday, August 18, 2025, from 1:00 – 3:00 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel with Funeral Services beginning at 3:00 P.M. Interment will follow at Sutton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that donations be made to Walters Funeral Home to help with expenses. Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Roger Don Ford .
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509 East Central Ave., Lafollette, TN 37766
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