Allen Ford

1925 - 2013

Allen Ford obituary, 1925-2013

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1925

DIED

2013

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Allen Ford Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 18, 2013.

Allen Ford
Joseph Allen Ford – 87, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2013, in Lenoir City, Tennessee.
He was the son of the late Martin and Ava Ford and was preceded in death by his son, Joseph A. Ford, Jr., two sisters and five brothers.
Mr. Ford was a veteran of the United States Navy having served his country in WWII. He retired, after 35 years, as a sales representative with William H. Rorer Pharmaceuticals.
He was a member of St. John United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Wanda B. Ford, of Chattanooga, TN, daughter, Janice Renker, of Knoxville, TN, seven grandchildren, six great grandchildren and five nephews.
Graveside services will be held 11:30 a.m., Thursday at the Chattanooga National Cemetery with Rev. Dallas Beck officiating. Military rites will be conducted at the cemetery.
Richard Boyd, Alex Ford, Mark Ford, Jody Ford, Todd Renker and David Renker will serve as pallbearers.
Please share your thoughts and memories online at www.ChattanoogaValleyViewChapel.com
Arrangements by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 7414 Old Lee Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37421.

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June 19, 2013

Janice, sorry for the loss of your dad.....
Classmate of "67
Tiny Tucker Autrey

June 19, 2013

Wanda , I am sorry for your loss of Allen. I will pray for you.
Jewell Henry

June 19, 2013

Jan Bell

Wanda, I am so sorry for your loss of Allen. He was a very nice man & I enjoyed being with you all. You have lots oif wonderful memories to cherish. My thoughts & prayers will be with you in the days to come. May the Lord comfort you. Jan Bell.

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