Kelly Don Ford

Kelly Don Ford was born in 1946 in Dallas Texas to Alice Blanche Ford (Smith) and Donovan Roe Ford. He was a vibrant life during his youth, thanks to his paternal grandmother. He loved how his paternal grandmother in May, Texas, would entertain him in the summers of his youth. It was an unidentified find one summer day that shaped his future interests and drives. He grew up paying a lot of attention to God. And at the young age of 12, an opportunity opened for him to teach from the pulpit, which he accepted with open arms. Ever since, he’s grown closer to God with a strengthened faith.

He served in the US Air Force from 1966-1970. He married Charlene Ford (Searcy) in August 1972. He was the father of Melissa Ford and step-daughter Stefanie Derr. He has two grandchildren Kaley Derr and Kolby Ford and one great grandchild Hayden Buxton. He earned a B.S. degree in 1988 from Southwest Texas State University, now known as Texas State University.

Writing was his passion. He has written and published three books, Ancient Signs of Deception (1998), Timecraft (2004), and The 72 Hour Authentication of the Christ (2020)

He also had a passion for music. He played the guitar, trombone, piano, and many other instruments throughout his life.

He was recently referred to as a gentle giant, as he was 6' 6" tall. He was kindhearted and would help anyone in need. He was a happy, funny, passionate, and loving man.