Charles Harold Ford, Jr.
March 29, 1931 ~ March 23, 2005
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Charles Harold “Charlie” Ford, Jr., 73, of 120 Fordbrook Road, Asheville, died Wednesday, March 23, 2005, at the VA Medical Center.
Born in Chicago, IL, and a lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Charles Harold Ford, Sr. and Frances Uzzle Ford. He attended Asheville Biltmore College, NC State University and was a US Navy veteran of Korea. Mr. Ford was a dairy farmer and currently owned and operated Fordbrook Stables. He was a Hamm Radio operator, active in the Dairy Association and the farming community and a member of Acton United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Burress Ford; two sons, Mike Ford and his wife Rhonda of Asheville and Jeff Ford and his wife Stacy of Asheville; a sister, Wynelle “Wendy” Kuykendall and her husband Jim of Candler; seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, March 26, 2005, in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Revs. Paul Hacklander and Wes Austin officiating.
His family will be at the residence and request that in lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Mountain Area Hospice, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.
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Dear Linda, Mike and Jeff,
I am so sorry that we could not be there with you in this time, but please know that we are with you in prayer and in thought. You know how much I loved Charlie, he was like a second dad to me. He will be greatly misssed. Thank you for letting me be a part of your family. Know that God is greater than ALL our pain, He is the author and finisher of it all. I know that Charlie is healthy and happy now and we can all feel the same knowing that one day, we will all be together again with him and Moma.
I love you all,
DeeDee (Poki)
Linda, Jeff, Mike and Grandchildren,
our prayers are with all of you in
the loss of a wonderful husband,
Father and Grandfather…My deepest
sympathy and my heart goes out to
all of you with this great loss.
Ehrick Atwood
Dear Linda, Mike, Jeff and families: Our sympathy goes out to you for your loss of such a unique, wonderful, caring, and loving man.
We could not attend due to flu. You are in our thoughts and prayers. If you need anything, please let us know.
Linda, Jeff and Mike
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with all of you in this very difficult time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you daily.
Frances Whitted
Sand Hill High School
Class of 1949
I feel blessed to have been a part of Charles’ life. I will always cherish his friendship. Our loss is Heavens gain.
Edward L. Taylor
Sand Hill High School
Class of 1949
It was my honor to have known such a fine man and a loving family. May God’s quiet comfort be abundant in the days to come.
Jeff, Stacy and family,
I know that there is nothing I can actually do to lessen the pain that you are feeling at this time. I hope knowing that you are all remembered in our prayers will give you some comfort. Remember all the good times that you shared and look forward to your heavenly reunion.
Freda Plemmons
Charlie was a great mentor and some I really looked up to in the Ham Radio community. He will be deeply missed but he will never be forgotten by those he impacted so much.
Dear Aunt Linda, Mike, Jeff and Family
Even though I have just left you I can not stop thinking and worrying about all of you. I loved Uncle Charlie so much as I know you did.
You always told me never marry a farmer that hunted and fished too, but being so much like you Aunt Linda I didn’t listen. But I know you never regretted for one minute being married to him because you were the love of his life as he was your’s.Remember I’m here if you need me. Love, Charlie’s Tilda
Our deepest sympathy to you all at this sad time.
Linda, Mike & Jeff,
I know you will miss Charles alot. But he’s in a better place, My mom & Dad now have someone else to talk to in heaven. And we will all be there soon. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Our condolences to the family. Charlie was always so kind and gracious to us — a real gentleman. We have fond memories of spending the night on ‘Charlie’s mountain’ at a ham campout a couple of years ago. May God bless each of you. Mike O’Byrne (AE4AV) and Cindy O’Byrne (KF4PYV)
Linda, Tommy Queen called me this morning, and I’m sorry to hear abour Charlie. He was a very good friend of mine and all hams. May God be with you on these days.
Dear Family ~ Our prayers and deepest sympathy are with each and every one of you during your time of such a great loss. Marcellus & Kimberly Bierman
Linda and family,
I am so sorry about your loss. Charlie was a great friend to me. I will miss him dearly. May God be with you at this time.
Etta Moseley
May God Bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Just remember always turn to God and he will help you through this.God Bless All. Love your brohter and sister in Christ, Mark & Wenzel Willis(Turkey Creek Baptist)
Dear Linda and Family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you in this time of sorry. T-Model will be missed by many.
Harley Fender. (Fieldman)
Dear Linda and family. We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Charlie was a good friend to our family and I appreciate so much his many visits to see my Dad. I always looked forward to hearing Charlie on the morning radio net and will miss him very much.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
To the greiving family of Charlie Ford
Blessings to Charlie on his entry into his final glory. Condolences to those who are greiving his passing.
Robert and Frances Wilson
Dear Linda, Jeff and Mike: I am very sad to hear of Mr. Ford’s death. My 8-year old daughter, Carolyn, is weeping this morning…she loved him! She especially loved going to McDonald’s with my Dad, Glenn and meeting with the ‘Old Geezers’ – of which Mr. Ford was an honorary member! She would beg to go to breakfast with them, and she always spoke so fondly of Mr. Ford.
My fond memories of your family, growing up with horses, riding and participating in 4-H are some I will never forget. The last time I saw Mr. Ford was when we met with him and my Dad, Glenn to pick up my daughter early this year in Gaffney. We sat in a Burger King, and he kept us entertained with his funny stories and warmth and generosity. I know my father is grieving the loss of one of his best friends today, and I am grieving the loss of a legacy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Know that Mr. Ford made a difference in my life and the life of my daughter, as well as everyone he came in touch with. We will truly miss him.
Anne May Cagle
We are sorry to hear about Charlie—–We shall share your loss
Dear Linda, Mike and Jeff,
You are in our prayers. We love you. Doug and Karon
Dear Linda, Mike and Jeff,
You are in our prayers. I was sitting here today remembering all the good times we had. Charles was a great husband, father and friend to all and will be missed. We love you. Doug and Karon
What can you say when such a man as Charlie has left those on earth. It was too soon for all of us here but he touched so many of our lives with his warm smile and his ability to make us better people for having met him. We are proud to have Charlie call us friends.
Linda, Jeff & Stacy and Mike and all who know Jesus will be with Charlie again one day. God keep you all in his loving hands as we will keep you in our prayers.
Charlie look down on us with that humor you gave us in your life and know that we won’t look into the blue sky without looking at you.
We love you all.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Our deepest sympathy to all the family for someone that I have loved for many, many years. He will be missed by all that knew and loved him. He was a wonderful man. Deepest Regrets, Jewel Atwood (Deane-Deane)
Stacy (and of course Jeff):
What saddness we feel as we heard about your loss. We are here if you need anything. You will be pleased to know that we will be making a contribution to MOUNTAIN AREA HOSPICE in his memory.
Gain comfort in the next few days, as you, and your family spends time together. God Bless each of you.
Stacy is in our Rotary Club – and she is a real asset – and we love her !
ROTARY CLUB OF ASHEVILLE WEST
Charles made the Western Carolina Amateur Radio Society a better organization with his active involvement.
Charlie was simply a wonderful person and will be missed by many.
Eric Reese-KE4VID
In today’s fast paced world there are so many people we come in contact with, but only a few leave an indelible impression. Charlie will be remembered by me for the remainder of my days as one such person, and I feel blessed to have known him. To all that knew Charlie and loved him, we can share in the rememberance of him. Charlie, I hope to see you again some day. Maybe we’ll go fishing.
We knew Charlie through amateur radio and we are richer to have known him. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Jim and Betty Harrison
Precious Linda,Jeff,Stacy and Mikey
You know how very much We will all miss Charlie.I have loved him since the first day and I met him,he gave me a lot of love and a lot of good advice and quite a bit of hard times. Had it not been for you and Charlie I would never have met the most wonderful person in my life. Now,Linda Charlie is in Heaven with all the other angels,he will be such a blessing there as he was here on earth. We will miss him so very much and yes Lu Lu you were the one true love of his world. We love you so very much and I will always be there for each of you.
Dearest Linda, I was very suprised to find Charlie had been ill. I am very sorry for your lost! He was great support and a wise friend when times were rough for anyone. Thank you for letting him touch so many of us! Love, Carol A. Baker, KE4JOJ
Linda and family. We are sorry to hear about Charles. We are in Fla or we would be there with all. May the Lord be with you. Our prayers are with you. We will talk with you later. Charles & Jeanette Brown
We have known Charlie through Ham Radio and the Western Carolina Amateur Radio Society. He was a faithful member of our club, and will particularly be remembered by the hams for his work with the kids in getting them interested in Amateur Radio.
You have our deepest sympathy in your loss. We will keep you in our prayers during these difficult times.
I will really miss Charlie, I have known him since I was a kid. He was a great man and he great friend to me and really enjoyed that about him.
imet charlie through amaetur radio.i always looked forward to talking with charlie.he will be missed greatly.my prayers with the family
Dear Linda, Mike & Jeff
You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Mark, Todd, Brandon & Britt
I know how each of you are feeling and I know how much you loved your Pa-Da. I l love each of you with all my heart..
Love Mom & Aunt Sherry
Linda, Mike, Jeff & Stacy:
You have our deepest condolences and prayers during these days. May God bless and sustain you.
GE & Barbara Freeman KE4VWY
Linda:
Ray and Daisy Crepeau called me Thursday morning to tell me that Charlie had passed away. I felt an emptiness.
I was so blessed to have Charlie working with me in emergency communications while I headed them up back home. It was a privilege to work with him with WCARS. But I was especially lucky to have him as a friend. Hearing him tell stories of growing up, stories about my mother in those days, and then having him as part of my life are memories that make me smile. He was like one of those distant relatives that comes back and helps make your life more complete for me. Thank you for sharing him with me and so many others.
Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers during these days. May God’s angels hold Charlie, you, and all the family in the palms of their hands.
Linda, and family, I am sorry to hear of Charlie’s death. I know he will be missed. I pray that you will find comfort at this time with you family and friends, but most of all from God. He is an ever present help in time of need.
Linda and family,
My prayers and thoughts are with you. Charles will be greatly missed
by all.
God bless you.
Bill Looney
charley was a wonderful man our prayers are with you
Charlie has left with us a place that cannot be filled. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Scott McCabe WCARS
Jonathan & Angela Tracy, Jimmie, Shirley, & Scott Fender
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayer is the Lord strenthen and comfort each one of you like only He can. Our prayers are with you.
Travis & Monica Plemmons