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George Ford IV

1972 - 2016

George Ford IV obituary, 1972-2016, Pontiac, MI

BORN

1972

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Elton Black & Son Funeral Home

3295 East Highland Road

Highland, Michigan

George Ford Obituary

FORD IV, GEORGE CLAYTON “Clay” Of Highland; passed away August 23, 2016 at 44 years of age. Loving father of Alexis Ford. Beloved Son of Joyce (Mike) Woodgate and George Ford, III. Dear brother of Michele (Jeff) Michaels. Loving step brother of Kari (Ralph) Theisen and Kelli (Mike) Palmisano. Loving uncle of Abbey and Jacob Michaels, Isabella Theisen, Kaitlyn, Joe and Anthony Palmisano. Loving nephew of Mary Lou Stelfox and Eugene Dolan. Also survived by many cousins. George is remembered for his generosity, great sense of humor, his infectious laugh, his big heart which was always there to help everyone and drop whatever he was doing to be there to help. He loved fixing computers, cars and listening to music. A mass of Christian burial will take place at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 27, 2016 at St. Rita’s Catholic Church, 309 E. Maple in Holly. The family will receive friends Friday from 2-8 pm at the Highland Chapel of the Elton black & Son Funeral Home, 3295 E. Highland Road and Saturday at church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of mass. A rosary will be held at 5 p.m. on Friday. www.eltonblackandsonhighland.com

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Published by The Oakland Press from Aug. 24 to Aug. 25, 2016.

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Karen Kelly

August 29, 2016

Michelle and Joyce, & Family

We were very sorry to hear about the difficult loss of your brother and son. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. What a tragic loss at a very young age. Clay will live on in your hearts forever, visit him there often!

Karen & Garrett Kelly

Michelle Climie

August 27, 2016

Michele, my deepest condolences to you and your family. I wish I could be there with you to give you a big hug. Please know I am thinking about you and am always here for you. Clay will be greatly missed but I know he is watching over all of you now from a higher place. Xoxo

Valerie Cone

August 27, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Valerie and Dwight

Paula Holt

August 26, 2016

Joyce and Michele,

My thoughts and prayers are with you during your difficult time. God be with you always.

John Woodgate

August 26, 2016

Whenever we saw Clay he always greeted us with a big smile and always spent a good amount of time visiting with us. He was a pleasure to be around. Clay and all the family you are in our prayers and we love you. John and Carole

Laila Mansur

August 26, 2016

Michele, I am so sorry for you loss. My deepest condolences to you and your entire family! Laila Mansur

Heidi Winningham

August 26, 2016

Michele, I am so sorry to hear of your family's loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you find peace and strength during this difficult time.

August 26, 2016

When ever we saw Clay he would always greet us with a big smile and spend a great deal time visiting with us. He was just such a likable person. Never a negative from him. Clay and all the family you are in our hearts and prayers. John and Carole

August 25, 2016

Joyce and Mike,

You and your family are in our family's thoughts and prayers and love. May the Lord's consolation surround you during this time.

Mike and Diane Sheehy

Anne Chenault

August 25, 2016

I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Ruth Carson

August 25, 2016

Michele,

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Ruth Carson

Lisa Manderachia

August 25, 2016

My deepest thoughts and prayers go to the family. Many hugs,

Jamie Diamante

August 25, 2016

Michele, my deepest condolences to you and your family. I am so very sorry for your loss. ((HUG))

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Aug

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Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Elton Black & Son Funeral Home

3295 East Highland Road, Highland, MI 48356

Aug

27

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Rita's Catholic Church

309 E. Maple, Holly, MI

Aug

27

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

St. Rita's Catholic Church

309 E. Maple, Holly, MI

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3295 East Highland Road, Highland, MI 48356

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