Wesley Monroe “Buddy” Ford, 79, died Sunday, June 12, 2016, in Memphis.
Services were held on Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. in the First Baptist Church in Clarendon with Rev. Matthew Stidham officiating.
Burial followed at the Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.
Arrangements were under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon
Wesley Monroe “Buddy” Ford was born July 28, 1936, in Lakeview to Siro Monroe and Edna Ruby Beavers Ford. He worked mostly as a Cement Contractor, although he had numerous other skills and trades. Buddy married Mary Katherine Johnson on January 14, 1955, in Clarendon, and after her death in 1988 he married Helen Brown on July 24, 1989, in Clarendon. Buddy greatly enjoyed his family. He attended the First Assembly of God Church in Clarendon.
He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Mary Ford, in 1988; and 13 brothers and sisters.
He is survived by his wife, Helen Ford of Clarendon; 1 son, Quinton Ford of Clarendon; 6 daughters, Elaine Boozer & husband Don of Pflugerville, Sharon Cannon & husband Rickey of Clarendon, Terri Hommel of Clarendon, Pat Ritchie & husband Mike of Clarendon, Karen Watt & husband Keith of Hedley, Kim Haire of Clarendon; 1 brother, Bubba Ford & wife Mary of Clarendon; 2 sisters, Helen Ford and Sue McDonald, both of Lake Texoma; 16 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be sent to the Kidney Foundation.
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