Thomas John Ford

Thomas John Ford obituary, Oakwood, GA

Thomas John Ford

Thomas Ford Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Memorial Park Funeral Home South, Flowery Branch on Dec. 12, 2025.
Mr. Thomas John Ford, age 96 of Oakwood, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025.

No services will be held at this time.

Mr. Ford was born November 16, 1929 to the late John Ford & Vera Urban Ford in Baltimore, Maryland. He was a retired personnel manager with Western Electric.

He is survived by his children, Walter Ford, Thomas Ford, Jr., Sherlene Ford Smith, Four Grandchildren and Eight Great-Grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sherlene Dominick.

He was a role model for his children, a loyal husband of 67 years and dearly loved by his family.

Memorial Park South Funeral Home, 4121 Falcon Pkwy Flowery Branch, GA 30542 is in charge of arrangements. Send online condolences to www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com.

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4121 Falcon Parkway, Flowery Branch, GA 30542

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