of Conway, AR
December 8, 1927 - June 28, 2015
Karl J. Ford, 87, of Conway, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 28, 2015. He was born December 8, 1927 in Balch, AR to the late Ben and Queenie Pulman Ford. Karl was also preceded in death by his two daughters, Debbie Parker and Donna Newberry.
Mr. Ford was a longtime member of Family Life Bible Church and a WWII veteran of the United States Navy. He also served as State Commander of the VFW, and was a member of the Masonic Lodge Greengrove 107 in Conway. Karl was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Karl is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Margie Ford; son, Billy Ford (Susan) of Conway, sister, Glenda Fryes of Morgan, CO, four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 2, 2015 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, with Bro. Neal Winstead officiating. Burial will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park. Serving as pallbearers will be Buster Cooper, Bobby Spradlin, Terry Callahan, Jerry Arnett, Richard Sharrock, and Tommy Horton. Honorary pallbearers will be Tom Lindsey, Dwayne Stone, and James Ed Smith. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Billy:
So sorry for your loss my friend. Prayers for your family.
With deepest sympathy. Romans 8:28
so sorry for your loss
My sincere condolences. I have such fond memories of his laughter, and joking personality. Thank you Karl for serving you country and community with such honor. I know the family will miss you, however the memories will live on. God Bless You All.
So sorry for your loss. May the words spoken at John 5:28,29 be of comfort to your family at this time.
We always enjoyed being with Karl and Margie and at VFW meetings and conventions through the years. James has had a broken back and we are 82 and he will be 88 July 10. Sorry we can not attend the funeral. James is better and needs prayers. He is on a walker. God Bless the family of Karl and you have our Sympathy.
Margie, Billy and Susan, and family, I want to send you a heartfelt message to say I am very sorry for your loss with the passing of Karl. I will always have fond memories of lots of laughter and fun times when Karl was around. Let the memories comfort you. I would like to salute Karl for his service to our country and to the veterans of foreign wars. He represented Post 2259 and the state of Arkansas with dignity and compassion for the veterans.
I've known Karl ever since I can remember. He always had such a ready smile and was a good friend to everyone, especially to my father, Dwane Stone. Fair Winds and Following Seas.
Our prayers and condolences are with you during this time, Carl served his country well as a soldier and veteran. He will be missed.
One of the Best of the Best
So sorry for the loss of a leader among comrades. May the Lord bless you in this time of sorrow.
Our sincere condolences of the passing of Karl.
May he rest in peace
David & Tricia Moix
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family
Sorry for your loss. As a former member of the Conway VFW Post, I remember Carl's dedicated service to the Post.
Margie and Billy, I am so sorry for your loss. But we know he is in a better place now. I loved him to pieces. He will be missed greatly.
RIP brother. Thanks for your service. My prayers for the family.