Jerry Wayne Ford

Jerry Wayne Ford, 74, passed away on May 12, 2019, in Fort Worth, Texas. He was born to William and Amanda Ford on August 2, 1944, in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Following high school, Jerry served in the US Army and the National Guard. He later attended North Eastern State University in Tahlequah, OK, earning a Bachelor’s degree. He made a career in Sales in the Wholesale Food industry. Jerry loved to keep up with the news, read history, and fish with his friends. His greatest joy came from being a Peepaw to his grandsons and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Charles Ford and David Ford; and sisters Kay Daly and Doris Jean Ford. He was survived by his wife of 35 years, Madeleine Ford; sons Scott Kersh and Stoney Kersh, Sr. (Diana); grandsons Stoney Kersh, Jr. and Dillan Kersh; great-grandchildren Ezra Kersh, John Kersh and MaryJane Couch; brother Billy Ford (Donna); sister Sharon Sadler (Steven); sister-in-law Patti Ford; as well as several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held on Friday, May 17, at 11:00 a.m. in the Elmwood Cemetery in Wagoner, OK. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a memorial contribution to the American Cancer Society.