Funeral service for SSG USA RET Robert Lemar Ford age 80 of Taft, will be conducted Saturday at 1 p. m. at Higgins Funeral Home with Rev. William Moede officiating. Burial will follow in Blanche Cemetery. Mr. Ford passed away Wednesday morning at Lincoln Medical Center.
A native of Doddridge County, West Virginia, Mr. Ford was the son of the late Aubra Columbus and Joyce Vere Downs Ford. He was a machinist and combat engineer in the U.S. Army, retired from Nashville Metro Governmet and a member of the United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife Eleanor R. Ford of Taft, Margaret A Moats of Terra Alta, WV, daughter Beverly German of Taft, son Wendell Sawers Ford of Pleasant Shade, TN, eight grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, sisters Dorothy Bartlett of ARK and Ramona Hollis of WV. Mr. Ford was preceded in death by daughter Donna Sue , one grandchild Jason Wills, four sisters and one brother.
Visitation with the family will be Saturday from after 11 a.m. At Higgins Funeral Home.
4 Comments To "Robert Lemar Ford"
#1 Comment By Edward & Linda Nutter On November 8, 2012 @ 3:19 pm
As a young girl I admired Uncle Bob’s service to our country with serving in Korea and multiple tours in Vietnan . His gentle nature and making time to write me while over sea and to talk to me in person. I admired his gentle nature with everything. He will take a part of the heart of anyone whom has known him,but I believe God has a special place for him with mom and dad, grandma and pap Ford and all the ones who have went to the perfect place God has instore for us. May God Bless each and everyone of his friends and family with the peace of knowing he was loved by us all,but mostly a son of God. love and prays for the loss of this precious life,but trust he is smiling today in the arms of God. love and prays Linda & Edward [Tom] Nutter
#2 Comment By Pam Swiger On November 9, 2012 @ 2:34 am
Eleanor
I don’t know if there are really many words of comfort that can be given at this time. Having been in your position all I can say is I am thankful for my belief in God our Eternal Father and for the knowledge that He loves each of us. I know as we leave this earthly existence that we can be reunited with our loved ones. I feel so certain that Dennis met Uncle Bob with open arms and they had a most wonderful reunion. The veil between heaven and earth is thin and Bob will always be with you in your heart and watch over you. Sending you all my love Pam
#3 Comment By Bonnie Swiger On November 10, 2012 @ 12:33 am
Sorry to hear about Uncle Bob. Sending my best
#4 Comment By Penny Lewis On November 11, 2012 @ 2:04 pm
He was a kind gentelman, and lived life to the fullest.and I know he’s in heaven now with his arms around his grandson Jason. Wiles who was taken from us so young and way to soon.This gives me comfort knowing Grandad is there to comfort and be with him.Love and Prayers Penny Lewis