Cecil Anthony Ford, age 95, of Franklin, TN, passed away on July 17, 2024. He was born in Nashville, TN, on February 25, 1929, to the late George and Rena Hudson Ford. Cecil was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Katherine Ford, and his siblings Bertha Ford, Jimmy Ford, George Ford, Mary Smith, Annie Fergus, Ruby Buchanan, and Eddie Ford.
Cecil proudly served in the Army and was a Korean War veteran in the 25th Infantry Division. He had a passion for bowling and gardening, hobbies he cherished throughout his life.
He is survived by his loving daughters, Vickie Kelley (Tommy), Shannon Reed (Joe), and Sharron Whited (Tommy); grandchildren, Jason Kelley, Daniel Whited, Jana Matlock, Shana Jones, Anthony Whited, and Kevin Reed; 15 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Daniel Whited, Anthony Whited, Kevin Reed, Shane Jones, Jason Kelley, and Heath Matlock. Honorary pallbearers include Jimmy Glennon, Roger Fergus and Gavin Jones.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, July 21, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home, located at 660 Thompson Lane, Nashville, TN 37204. A funeral service will take place the following day, Monday, July 22, 2024, at 1:00 PM, with visitation one hour prior at the same location.
The family extends a special thanks to Alive Hospice for their compassionate care.
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