William Ford

Mr. William Thurmond Ford, age 84, of Mouth Of Wilson, VA died on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at the Twin County Regional Hospital in Galax, VA. Mr. Ford was born on November 7, 1927 in Caldwell County, NC to Durise and Mary Jane Lowe Ford. Mr. Ford was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Neal Ford. Mr. Ford was retired from Thomasville Furniture after 28 years. He loved to go to church. He was a member of Three Top Baptist Church and attended New River Baptist Church. He enjoyed working in the garden. He loved to watch golf and was a caddy growing up. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, August 19, 2012 at 2:00 pm at the Ashelawn Memorial Chapel by Rev. Wayne Jones and Rev. Ronda Rash. Burial will follow in the Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery in Grassy Creek. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Sunday, August 19, 2012 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel. Mr. Ford is survived by: Wife, Ima Jean Ford of Mouth Of Wilson, VA; Son, Ronnie Ford and wife Terri of Grassy Creek, NC; Daughter, Janet Cragg and husband Pete of Deep Gap, NC; Brother, C.D. Ford of Blowing Rock, NC; also surviving are one grandson, Justin Ford, and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the New River Baptist Church. You may send and view condolences to the family through our website www.ashelawn.com. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens was entrusted with Mr. Ford's arrangements.