OBITUARY
Kenneth Burton Ford
May 26, 1942 – December 1, 2012
Kenneth Burton Ford, 70, of Madison Heights, passed away December 1, 2012. He is survived by his wife, of 27 years, Joyce Stratton Ford. Born May 26, 1942, in Lynchburg, he was a son of the late Lawrence Burton Ford, and Louise Witt Ford. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Maria Ragland, and Janice Banton; and a brother, Lawrence D. Ford. Mr. Ford was a United States Navy veteran. He was a charter member of Faith Baptist Church, and of the American Legion. He was retired from Progress Printing, and was a founding member of the Little Mountain Boys Blue Grass Band. Survivors also include five children, Cynthia Mayberry and husband David, Christy Moyers, and Sandee Patton and husband Dale, all of Madison Heights, Carrie Christine Pillow and husband Lynn, of Evington, and Kenneth Scott Ford and wife Miranda, of Rustburg; siblings, Minor P. Ford and wife Blanche, of Lynchburg, Shirley Smith and husband Mike, and Jeanie Blankenship, both of Lynchburg, Theresa Ford, of Monroe, DeRonda Graybell and husband Joe, of Madison Heights, Dennis Ford, of Monroe, and Donald Ray Ford and wife, of Lynchburg; grandchildren, Kyla Mays, Miranda Hill, Jessica Hill, Morgan Word, Brandi and David Pillow, Troy, Curt, and Arminda Patton; special niece, Tiffany Wells and husband Justin, and Georgia; special friends, Edith and Calvin Vest, the Little Mountain Boys, and their wives, numerous other special nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends. A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at Faith Baptist Church, by the Rev. Brian Hudson. Interment will follow in Briarwood Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 12-1:00 p.m., one hour prior to the funeral service, on Wednesday, at the Church and at other times at the residence. Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to Faith Baptist Church.
Services
- Visitation Wednesday, December 5, 2012
- Funeral Service Wednesday, December 5, 2012
REMEMBERING
Kenneth Burton Ford
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RECEIVE UPDATESLOIS DILLON
December 6, 2012
JOYCE, SO SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOSS. YOU AND FAMILY WILL BE IN OUR PRAYERS....LOIS & RON DILLON, PORT ORANGE, FLA..32129
Kathy Truslow
December 5, 2012
Joyce & Family,
My prayers & thoughts are with you during this difficult time. He will be greatly missed!!!!
Margaret Logwood
December 5, 2012
Joyce,
Bill and I were so sorry for your loss of Kenny. We enjoyed talking to the two of you at Dudleys just a couple of weeks ago. I remember when he played for get togethers at Grace Baptist Church in the group "The Poison Oak Boys"(LOL)with Wayne Reid, Bill Hudson and Charles Beasley (I think). He will be greatly missed but we know that he is in a better place and we will see him again. Keep on traveling with the Little Mountain Boys. That's what he would want for you to do.
Ray & Margaret Ellington
December 5, 2012
Ray and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. Kenny was a wonderful person and
we all will miss his smiles and jokes.
Please let us know if we can help you
and your family in any way.
Robby & Michelle Dawson
December 5, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this time. We pray that God's unfailing love will embrace each one of you and that through people God sends your way each of you will feel the love of God.
Darnelle Williams Pugh
December 5, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
December 5, 2012
My prayers and thoughts are with all of you at this time. He is in a better place now making beautiful music with the angels.
Nadine
marie carwile
December 5, 2012
My deepest sympathy to Kenneth's family. I have known him since we were all young and always thought alot of him. I don't believe I ever saw him that he didn"t laugh about something. I will miss running into him at Walmart. May God give you comfort and laughter through the happy memories I know you all must have of him.
Mary Cash
December 4, 2012
Joyce,we are so sorry to hear about the passing of a wonderful man.Ken held a special place in our hearts after working with him so many years,he really knew how to put a smile on your face weather just being in his presence or just listening to many of his jokes.May the Lord continue to Bless you and your family during your time of sorrow.
Friends from Progress Printing
Mary Cash
Kevin Massie
Jay Barringer
December 4, 2012
Joyce, sorry for your loss. Ken will be greatly missed around the Church.
David & Debrah Hensley
December 4, 2012
Would like send our thoughts & prayers to the family. So very sorry for your loss. He was a great person I remember him coming to see my aunt Marry when she was sick
December 4, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. He was a wonderful man and we truly enjoyed hearing him play with the Little Mountain Boys. Our prayers are with you all.
Delbert and Hazel Cash and family
country proud bluegrass band
December 4, 2012
Joyce so sorry to hear about kenny he will be greatly missed by all especially the bluegrass family but he is playing in a greater band now prayers to you, your family and the little mountain boys
Tammy Johnson
December 4, 2012
We are sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless you and your family during your time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Tammy Eddie and Amanda
December 4, 2012
Joyce,
I was deeply saddened to hear about Kenny. I will miss him terribly and remember the stories and coffee we shared at the shows.
Wendy McCarthy
and members of Roseland Rescue Squad
December 4, 2012
Dear Joyce,
I'm so sorry about your loss. I thought so much of Kenny. We will miss him at Clark's Ole Time Music Center. He brought a lot of joy to us with his jokes and his overall niceness. (And he sure could play the bass). We love all the Little Mountain Boys. The whole band has been so kind to us any time we have needed them. I'm praying God's blessing upon you at this time and hope that you will be comforted by the thought that this is not the end but there is a heaven and Kenny will be there. I love you. Gaye Clark
William Lemar
December 4, 2012
I'm so sorry for your loss and will remember Ken always. He was a one of a kind and will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
June Abbott
December 4, 2012
Sissy & Family I am so sorry for your loss.....my prayers are with you and if I can do anything just let me know.
Jim and Betty Thacker
December 4, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Stacy Roach
December 4, 2012
Well Heaven called another great person home. Kenny I will miss you buddy, especially all the jokes we shared. To the family and the Little Mountain Boys, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you guys.
Jackie Brookman
December 4, 2012
Joyce & family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Kenneth was an amazing man & so much fun to be around. Our thoughts & prayers are with u & your family!
Love,
Jackie, Shirley, & Renee
A.D. and Connie Massie
December 4, 2012
Joyce & family, we are so very sorry for your loss. We loved Kenny. . .and the Little Mountain Boys will never be the same. Kenny, we know you made that Journey into the Promised Land. . .we'll see you again someday, buddy.
December 4, 2012
Joyce we are so sorry.He was a very likeable
person and he is certainly going to be missed.
I know you are going to miss him terribly.
I have to take Billy t Salem Wednesday so we
will not be able to attend the funeral but our
thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Daisy and Billy
FROM THE FAMILY
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