Keith was a longtime resident of Soddy Daisy and a 1989 graduate of Soddy Daisy High School. He was employed with M&M Mars Company in Cleveland for over 20 years. Keith was a member of First Baptist Church of Cleveland. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and certified scuba diver. Keith loved being involved in his children’s sports and enjoyed coaching them.
Keith is survived by his wife of 22 years, Tracie Beach Ford; children, Patton and Blair Ford; parents, J. P. and Joy Ford; sister, Valerie (Gary) Woody; brothers, Brian and Jason Ford; several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 pm on Friday, April 5, and 12 (noon) to 1:30 pm on Saturday at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home.
A private graveside service for the family only will be in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Keith’s name to the ALS Association, Tennessee Chapter, P. O. Box 40244, Nashville, TN 37204, www.alstn.org or Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416, www.hospiceofchattanooga.org
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.
