Bobby Ford

Bobby W. Ford, 84, of Montgomery, Ala., passed away Sept. 13, 2017, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was a former resident of Union City.
Memorial services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday in the chapel of Edmaiston-Mosley Funeral Home. Brother Eddie Mallonee will officiate.
Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the hour of services Saturday.
Memorial contributions may take the form of donations to Hometown Walk of Hope, P.O. Box 482, Union City, TN 38281.
Mr. Ford was born Nov. 14, 1932, in Weakley County, the son of the late Horace and Lola (Walker) Ford. He was married to Jeanette (Stover) Ford, who survives. Mr. Ford started his truck driving career as a driver with the former Reelfoot Packing Company and retired after 30 years of service with Webster as traffic manager. He traveled the entire continental United States. Mr. Ford’s hobbies included fishing, watching western movies and drinking coffee with his Hardee’s friends.
He is also survived by two daughters, Janet Taylor and Teresa Ford, both of Union City; one son, Curt (Krystal) Ford of Montgomery; five grandchildren, Amanda Taylor of Southside, Ala., Abby Ford and Farah Ford, both of Montgomery, and Ryan Ford and Robbie Ford, both of Lafayette, Ind.; seven great-grandchildren, including Brooklyn Taylor of Southside; one great-great-granddaughter; two sisters, Judy Shaw of Union City and Jean Dickerson of Birmingham, Ala.; and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by one son, Greg Ford; and three sisters, Sybil Turner, June Tidwell and Elizabeth Isbell.
Published 9.27.17