Wade Hampton Ford

Wade Hampton Ford obituary, Sylva, NC

Wade Hampton Ford

Wade Ford Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Groce Funeral Home & Cremation Services- Lake Julian on Dec. 12, 2025.
Wade Hampton Ford, 86, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025 after a long illness.

Mr. Ford was born in Kissimmee, Florida to the late John Ford and Edna Ford Davis. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Donald Ford.

Wade was a U.S. Army veteran. He enjoyed traveling, fishing and antiquing with his wife. He and his wife proudly owned and operated The Old School Antique Mall in Sylva together.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Brenda Hooper Ford; a daughter, Gina Thomas; a grandson, Bryan Thomas and his wife, Natalie and their daughter, Sophia.

The family would like to thank Four Seasons Hospice for their care and compassion for Wade and the family.

No services are scheduled at this time and memorial donations may be made to a charity of one's choice.

Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family

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