Woodrow "Woody" Wilson Ford Jr.

Woodrow (Woody) W. Ford, Jr. went to his heavenly home on January 4th, 2017. Woody was born in Pearisburg, VA December 2nd, 1939 during a blizzard. He was the son of Woodrow and Alice Ford. As a small child he and his family moved to South Norfolk and he lived his entire life in Hampton Roads.

Left to cherish his memory are his devoted wife of 55 years, Mary Lou Ford, and his three children, Sherri Lynne Hendrix and husband Chris, Trey Ford and wife Molly, and the Elizabeth and her husband Tom Almeraz and a sister, Charla Melone. Woody was the loving grandfather of six grandchildren; Blake, Spencer, and Landon Hendrix and Sarah, Wilson and Carlon Ford.

Woody was a graduate of Oscar Smith High School. As a young man, Woody’s continuing education consisted of three years at Old Dominion College, a division of William and Mary and Virginia Tech, where he focused on math and science. Soon after, he began working in the family construction business, Ford Pile Foundations, founded by his father. He participated in the founding of the Pile Drivers Contracting Association and also served a term as President.

Woody was an active member of Va. Beach United Methodist Church, both teaching Sunday School and serving with the Methodist Men for many years.

Woody and Mary Lou were blessed with many friends and Mary Lou would like to thank her network of close friends who have been so supportive during Woody’s illness. The family would especially like to express their gratitude to the entire staff at Sentara Hospice House for the comfort and care given over the last 3 months

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to Urban Discovery Ministries, Inc. The address of UDM is 121 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk, VA 23510 (www.urbandiscovery.org).

A memorial service will be held at Va. Beach United Methodist Church at 212 19th Street, Va. Beach at 2 pm on Tuesday, January 10th, with Reverend Ralph Rowley, Reverend Robert Cofield and Reverend Ken Watson officiating.