Truly sorry for the loss of Grady. He was a great man and dearly loved. Always kind and caring.  He will always be remembered.

Uncle Grady was dear to me and I loved all the pictures that were shared as his spirt and zest for life was reflected.  The one of him on our dock is a sweet memory of a visit with Uncle Grady and Karen. 
Bill made spaghetti and we enjoyed a nice evening together.  He'll be missed.

A typical Sunday, as we would love to drop in to see Aunt Patricia,(sister), and Uncle Fred.  We would stay for hours, and Aunt Patricia would always make us this fabulous lunch!  What a treat it was!  :)  Love you Both!

What a special day this was!  Ron, Stephanie, Aunt Angelina, Aunt Judy , Dad and I had Crab Bisque, which my Aunt Judy had prepared especially for us!  Afterwards, Aunt Judy took us on a ride throughout the neighborhood on her golf cart.  It was an amazing day!

Dad, Uncle Bob, (Brother), and Glen Ford, (cousin).  We all met up to dine outdoors during 2020.  What a great day that was!

We had the most amazing "Father's Day" this past year with Auntie Patricia and Uncle Fred.  We ordered cuisine from Carrabba's  and my lovely aunt made us a delicious dessert.  Best Father's Day Ever!

Our cousins, Stephanie Ford-Simon, Melanie Ford-Herig and Aunt Angelina Moya-Ford with Dad.

Jerry & I got to spend a lot of time with Uncle Grady & Karen.  He enjoyed visiting at our house & we shared a lot of meals together. We cherish all the memories we got to make. We know he is in Heaven having a Great Reunion with his loved ones, We will all miss him.

My mother Angelina Ford, Stephanie and I recently spent time with Uncle Grady. We shared music and sang hymns and songs! Uncle Grady enjoyed singing and clapping along.  His voice sounded beautiful singing those hymns! We know he is in heaven singing praises with that beautiful voice! We will miss him.✝️🙏🏻

Uncle Grady was a true southern gentleman that loved his family and country. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War and I always called him my favorite Marine! I remember Granny Ford had a picture of him in his uniform at her house and I would always admire how handsome he looked in it. He always maintained that same proud bearing that he had in that picture  throughout his life.  Uncle Grady was also a very smart man who learned to speak Spanish fluently and would sometimes converse with my mother. Not many people can pick up a foreign language like that as an adult. Growing up when I would visit Karen he always made me feel welcome and treated me like another daughter. I will always remember that love and will miss him but I know he’s at a great family reunion in heaven now.

The last time we saw our Uncle Grady was a few weeks ago while he was in rehab. 
Melanie, and my mother and I stopped by to say hello. We played our violins and sang to him and his roommate. He really perked up when we played the old hymns like “ I’ll Fly Away” and  “ Amazing Grace.” He knew all the words to “Blessed Assurance” and sang it with such conviction! He literally lit up and looked so happy with a big smile on his face! That was our last memory of our Uncle Grady and it certainly was a beautiful one! I can imagine him singing those hymns now, along with his siblings that have already passed on. 
We miss them all, but we know we will see them again in heaven one day. - Stephanie ( Ford) Simon

My mother and I had a visit with my Uncle Grady on the afternoon of October 30th 2024, and we brought him Culver’s for lunch.  A fish sandwich, french fries, and a large strawberry shake. I’ve never seen someone enjoy a lunch that much in my life. He was as happy as could be, especially with the strawberry shake. This will always be a treasured moment, captured in this photo, with my mother and her big brother.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

OBITUARY

Grady Myrle Ford

March 16, 1931 – January 7, 2025

Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens

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