Earl Dean Ford

Published 4:47 pm Monday, March 7, 2011

Mr. Earl Dean Ford, 66, of 120 Rock Hill Church Road, Campobello passed away Saturday, March 5, 2011 at his residence.
Mr. Ford was born in Campobello on July 18, 1944, the son of the late George Christopher and Mary Evelyn Ballenger Ford and was the husband of Lucille Cochran Ford.
In addition to his wife he is survived by a daughter: Shelly Martinets of Columbus; a stepdaughter, Tammy Lewis (Alvin) of Campobello; a son, Chris Ford (Pam) of Gaffney; a stepson, Johnny Cantrell (Terrie) of Campobello; three sisters, Christine Drake of Inman, S.C., Nancy Fowler of Inman and Ann Parker of Landrum; four brothers, J.R. Ford of Inman, Jerry Ford of Campobello, Chet Ford of Wellford, S.C., and Michael Ford of Reidville, S.C.; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
He was formerly employed at Carmet, Inc. and was a member of Little Mtn. Baptist Church.
The family is at the home and will receive friends today 2 – 3 p.m. at Little Mtn. Baptist Church. A memorial service was held at Little Mtn. Baptist Church at 3 p.m. Monday, March 7, with Rev Terry Pleasant and Rev. Ansel Norris officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Little Mountain Baptist Church Building Fund, 1302 Mt Pilgrim Rd, Inman, S.C. 29349. Seawright Funeral Home & Crematory, www.seawright-funeralhome.com.