In high school I knew Buddy as Buddy Flores & he was a great guy that everyone liked. Such a loss to the world.


You believed in an afterlife.

Thinking about all of that talk of one day being with Mother again. “In a better place, where you’d be a better man...”
Heaven help the angels if it’s true ;)

True Blue: Your life knew a lot of love, a lot of dreams came true, and all of the pets liked you best.

RIP Papa

Teaching me to drive.

A thirty foot Lincoln Mark IV.  You told me to pull into the gas station - after about two minutes of being behind the wheel of a car... a boat of a car.  It wasn’t easy, and yes, I know that gas tanks can explode.  You were freaking out, and wanted to take over.  I was frustrated, and thought it would be better once we got on the road.

The first light was fine, and I didn’t know why you were getting so worked up...  It was when we were stopped at the second light that you got out of the car.  The light turned green, the car behind us honked, and I slowly stepped on the gas.

I spotted you in the rear view mirror, I’ll never forget the look on your face... as you grew smaller... I needed to turn around!  Wasn’t  ready to pull into anywhere again, no, I needed to stay on the road.  As I made my way to Austin Hwy and a giant U-turn, you ran to a phone booth and called home.

I cruised back down the road making a right turn into the neighborhood, and two more turns to our street.  I pulled up and saw  mom running out of the house, pulling rollers from her long brown her hair.  A little panicked, I informed her that we needed to go get Buddy. 

Mother slid  behind the wheel, gearshift in one hand, hairbrush in the other... She was going get you, and I needed to get in the house.

You were a good Pa, a loved Pa.  I’m missing you.

My heart has been very very sad since the passing of Buddy Ford. It has been very hard in the office going from every day seeing and hearing from Buddy to now missing him. Not a day goes by that I don't wish we could still receive one of many of his phone calls. Whether Buddy was out of town or at home or driving he always made sure to call and check on us.  One thing he always said "If these guys give you a hard time you make sure to call me and I'll set them straight" . I always liked that about Buddy, he was very protective of us weather it was us getting yelled at by a rude or angry customer or drivers giving us a hard time.  I will always remember Buddy never ever said "Good bye" Buddy always said" I will see you later" and to me that made Buddy very unique. It has been an awesome experience working for Buddy Ford  for the past 10 years and still counting!!  Buddy was different from most and if you didn't know him you would never understand why he was the way he was and why he was so set in his ways.  Buddy was never afraid to tell you his opinion, weather you agreed with it OR NOT. And it was up to you if took it and learn from it or brushed it off either way Buddy wasn't afraid of any outcome. One of the many things Buddy always did was make it a point to ask how each and every one of us were doing when he walked through the door. And he might even throw in a joke or two. I would like to give my condolences to his family and  friends and to let you'll know that it has been an honor to have met Mr. Buddy Ford.  We at Texas Towing will carry his legacy with pride and respect and continued to work every day as if Buddy was still here.  One thing for sure Buddy will never ever be forgotten and every day he will be missed. We love you Buddy and we will see you later!!! 

OBITUARY

Buddy F. Ford

July 27, 1944 – June 19, 2019

Funeraria del Angel Roy Akers

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