Bob was born in Baltimore, Maryland on April 27, 1951, to Robert and Dolores Ford. He graduated from Wilmington High school in 1969 then moved on to Illinois State University. After finding his calling in the industrial manufacturing industry Robert moved his family from Morris Illinois to Augusta Ga to finish his career at Nutra-Sweet and Monsanto as their safety/training coordinator. In retirement he enjoyed working with his friends at Harley-Davidson, bass fishing, and competing in Single Action Shooters Society where he could act out his dreams of being a cowboy.
Along with his wife Robert was survived by his mother Dolores and brothers Rick (Lori) and Billy (Kathy) and children Tracy, Marc (Andrea), Jonathan (Katie), and Daniel (Lacey) Grandchildren include Roxanne, Chloe, Mady, Anna, Macy, Wyatt, Jaxon, and Parker along with numerous nieces and nephews. He is proceeded in death by his father Robert and sister Debbie.
Services for Mr. Ford will be held at Wesley United Methodist Church 825 N Belair Rd Evans, GA 30809 on Thursday July 6th at 1pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the UGA Veterinary Hospital. Make checks out to the University of Georgia Foundation, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602. In the memo line simply put “Veterinary Wellness Fund”.
