Sergeant Major Ford dedicated his life to family, the Lord and the United States Army. Serving his country for 34 years. He was a young man of 19 years on the sands of Omaha Beach during the Normandy invasion. He also served in the Korean War as well as 2 tours in Vietnam. Mr. Ford is the recipient of the Army's Distinguished Service Cross, 2 Silver Stars, 4 Bronze Stars, Legion of Merit and Purple Heart with 2 Oak leaf clusters. He was a combat Infantry man his entire career. He served with both the 2nd Infantry division as well as the 9th Infantry division later in his service. Retiring as a Sergeant Major while serving on Fort Lewis.
Mr. Ford was a very spiritual man with a generous heart. Amusing storyteller with a quirky sense of humor, always the first to laugh at his own jokes. He was an avid woodworker, carpenter and gardener. Most of all, Mr. Ford was a devoted husband and father……proud, strong, steady, reliable presence in his family's lives. He will be greatly missed.
Mr. Ford is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Takeko Ford; daughter and son in-law Lolane and Michael Tappon; sister Mrs. Eunice Cox of Moultrie Georgia and many other relatives. Mr. Ford was preceded in death by his parents, 8 sisters and 4 brothers.
Funeral services will be held on Friday September 8th 2017 at Mills and Mills Funeral Home in Tumwater Washington. Viewing at 10:00 and graveside services including Military honors at 11:00
Sergeant Major Ford dedicated his life to family, the Lord and the United States Army. Serving his country for 34 years. He was a young man of 19 years on the sands of Omaha Beach during the Normandy invasion. He also served in the Korean War as well as 2 tours in Vietnam. Mr. Ford is the recipient of the Army's Distinguished Service Cross, 2 Silver Stars, 4 Bronze Stars, Legion of Merit and Purple Heart with 2 Oak leaf clusters. He was a combat Infantry man his entire career. He served with both the 2nd Infantry division as well as the 9th Infantry division later in his service. Retiring as a Sergeant Major while serving on Fort Lewis.
Mr. Ford was a very spiritual man with a generous heart. Amusing storyteller with a quirky sense of humor, always the first to laugh at his own jokes. He was an avid woodworker, carpenter and gardener. Most of all, Mr. Ford was a devoted husband and father……proud, strong, steady, reliable presence in his family's lives. He will be greatly missed.
Mr. Ford is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Takeko Ford; daughter and son in-law Lolane and Michael Tappon; sister Mrs. Eunice Cox of Moultrie Georgia and many other relatives. Mr. Ford was preceded in death by his parents, 8 sisters and 4 brothers.
Funeral services will be held on Friday September 8th 2017 at Mills and Mills Funeral Home in Tumwater Washington. Viewing at 10:00 and graveside services including Military honors at 11:00
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