Jerry McDonald Ford's obituary , Passed away on August 4, 2024 in Newport, Tennessee

Jerry McDonald Ford

July 19, 1940 - August 4, 2024 (84 years old)

Newport, Tennessee

Jerry McDonald Ford's obituary , Passed away on August 4, 2024 in Newport, Tennessee

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Manes Funeral Home

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Jerry McDonald Ford

July 19, 1940 - August 4, 2024 (84 years old)

Newport, Tennessee

Jerry McDonald Ford Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Jerry McDonald Ford (Newport, Tennessee), who passed away on August 4, 2024, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jerry McDonald Ford to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Rufus Ford and Rachael Ford; his siblings, Sylvester, Bob, Edna Crum, Dorothy Runyan, Edith Fox, Grace James and Shirley; his parents-in-law, John and Minnie Hale; his son-in-law Robert Ledford; his siblings-in-law, Judy Sneed, Lora Eslinger and Joe Hale; and also Lloyd.

He is survived by: his wife Rita Ford; his children, Vonda Gregg (Dean), Debbie Ford, Shaun Ford (Susie) and Vicki Ledford; his grandsons, Shane Ledford (Alexa Dooley) and Jackson Ford; his great grandchild Carson Ledford; his sisters, Martha Sutton and Judy Holt; his siblings-in-law, Carolyn Ford and Tommy Hale; and his friends, Joy O'Dell and Jim Frazier. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Manes Funeral Home



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Aug 08

Visitation

Manes Funeral Home Chapel
363 E Main St, Newport, TN 37821

Thu

Aug 08

Funeral service

Manes Funeral Home Chapel
363 E Main St, Newport, TN 37821

Fri

Aug 09

Burial

Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery

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