George K. “Booger” Ford

Published 4:41 pm Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Born in Lynn, N.C., he was the son of the late Robert Leland Ford and Annie Mae Fisher Ford. Mr. Ford was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. After his time in the Navy, he returned to Polk County and operated the Gas for Less Station in Tryon. Later, he went to work for Celanese Corporation in Greer, S.C. until his health declined. He was a past member of the Lions Club and an active member of Lynn First Baptist Church. Mr. Ford was an avid fisherman and enjoyed cooking and baking cakes for his family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 25 years, Rometta Ford who passed away in June of 2015; three brothers, Buck Ford, Bill Ford and Shobe Ford; one sister, Bobbie Allison; one grandchild, Maddy Ford; and one nephew, Tim Allison.

Surviving are two sons, “Rob” Warren Ford of Greenville, S.C. and Tony Ford (Rene) of Campobello, S.C.; four grandchildren, Connor, Logan, Michalee and Ellie. Also surviving are three nephews, Kerry Ford (Shelia), Fred Allison and Phil Allison; one niece, Kim Ford.

A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015 in the McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon, N.C. with Dr. Jesse T. Yarbrough and Rev. Jimmie Owens officiating.

The family will receive friends prior to the service Saturday from 10 – 10:45 a.m. at the funeral chapel.

Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens, Columbus, N.C.

Memorials may be made to Lynn First Baptist Church, 339 Thermal View Drive, Tryon, NC 28782.

An online guest register is available at www.mcfarlandfuneralchapel.com.

McFarland Funeral Chapel
Tryon, N.C.