David Grant Ford

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but to all them also that love His appearing. -- II Timothy 4: 7-8

David G. Ford, 68, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Saturday June 21, 2008 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following a lengthy illness.

Born in Harriman, TN, he had resided in Kingsport most of his life. David was a 1958 graduate of Lynn View High School and he attended ETSU. He had served in the U.S. Army and was an avid woodworker, photographer, and artist.

Mr. Ford was a member of Bloomingdale Baptist church.

David retired from Eastman in 1996 after 35 years of service in the Engineering Division.

He was preceded in death by his parents, J. E. and Irene Ford, Sr.

Surviving are his wife, Wilma Richards Ford, of the home; daughter, Kelli Easter Ford, of the home; sister, Mrs. Kenneth Carmen Richardson, Church Hill; brother, J. E. Ford, Jr., and wife, Irene, Kingsport; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends Tuesday from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport. A memorial services will be at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Joe W. Byrd and Pastor Travis Boling officiating.

Memorials contributions may be given to the Kidney Foundation of East Tennessee, P.O. Box 1135, Blountville, TN 37617; to the American Cancer Society, ATTN: Mrs. Wanda Grills, 1217 Radcliffe Avenue, Kingsport, TN 37664; or to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 985, Kingsport, TN 37662.