Mr. William James Ford

Mr. William James Ford obituary, Detroit, MI

Mr. William James Ford

William Ford Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ellis Funeral Home - Detroit on Oct. 11, 2025.

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Mr. William James Ford of Detroit, Michigan Loving Father, Grandfather, Brother & Uncle born on November 28,1949 in Birmingham, Alabama made his transition on Friday, October 3,2025 in Detroit, Michigan at the age of 75. Service will be held on Monday, October 13,2025 Family At 11:00 AM with the Celebration Of Life at 12 Noon in the Chapel Of Ellis Funeral Home 22401 Grand River Ave. (between Lahser Rd. & Telegraph Rd.) Detroit, Michigan 48219. Flower Delivery hours will be on Monday, October 13,2025 from 10:00 AM to 12 Noon.

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