He was born in Paducah, Kentucky on November 14, 1955. Bruce graduated from Paducah Tillman High School. Bruce received his Accounting degree and MBA from Murray State University. Bruce was married to Andrew Alexander Sanchez on December 24, 2021, but they shared 12 wonderful years. Bruce had a career as a Financial Systems Analyst in the Oil-LNG industry for both CB&I and McDermott International. He had a passion for tennis, hiking, traveling, and landscaping. Bruce was preceded in death by his brother Keith Ford, and his parents Leo Franklin Ford and Joel Evelyn Perry Ford. Bruce is survived by Andrew Sanchez, daughter Kathryn Estes, son-in-law David Estes, grandson Duncan Lynn Estes, brothers Joe, Doug, Anthony, Darryl Wayne, and sister Sandra.
A memorial service for Bruce will be held Saturday, February 4, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Forest Park - The Woodlands Funeral Home, 18000 Interstate 45 S, The Woodlands, TX 77384.