Homegoing services for the late Robert James Ford were held Monday afternoon, December 26, 2016 at 1 p.m. at St. Paul Baptist Church in Snelling officiated by Rev. John Young.
Mr. Ford, son of the late Mr. Eugene Ford and Mrs. Julia Ford, was born on April 24, 1945 in Barnwell County. He departed this life on December 18, 2016 at the Allendale-Fairfax Hospital in Fairfax.
His educational training was received in the public schools of Barnwell County. He was employed for many years at Dixie Narco in Williston.
He was a member of Fair Branch Baptist Church for many years until he moved his letter to St. Paul Baptist Church. Mr. Robert James Ford was a great person who loved people and helping people.
He leaves two children, Michael (Yvonne) Barker of Beaufort and Michelle (Daryl) Hayes of Fort Meade, Maryland; a grandson, Daryl Jr.; two loving sisters, Mrs. Florie James and Mrs. Dorothy (Kenneth) Thomas; one brother, Mr. Louis Ford; one sister-in-law and two brothers-in-law; along with a host of nieces, nephews, and many other relatives and friends. One brother, Allen Ford, preceded him in death.
Lebby Funeral Home of Barnwell assisted the family with arrangements.