Roland Gerald Ford, 91 of Mexia, Texas, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2022 in Gatesville, Texas. Graveside service will be Thursday, August 18, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Lorena Cemetery with Pastor Max Gunn officiating. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at the funeral home.
Roland was born on July 30, 1931 to Edward and Naomi (Jones) Ford in Hewitt, Texas. He was a longtime resident of Mexia, Texas. He married the love of his life, Barbara Ann Taylor on November 8, 1950. They celebrated 71 years of marriage together. She preceded him in death on February 6, 2022. Roland was a devoted husband, Father and grandfather. He loved to talk and tell stories about his life. He also loved fishing. Most of all, spending time with his family and all of his grandchildren and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents and wife.
Survivors include his daughters, Virginia Smith and husband, James Clayton of Waco, Vicki Byrd and husband, Dee of Gatesville; grandchildren: James Clayton Smith, Jr. and wife, Heather of Waco, Roland Corey Smith and wife, Jamie of Victoria, Allen Holland and wife, Ashley of Turnersville, Nate Byrd and wife, Stephanie of Gatesville, Kevin Byrd and wife, Kayla of Seguin, Jeremy Byrd and wife, Ruthie of Weatherford; 16 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews; sister/cousin, Myrtle Tomlinson of Lorena.
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