Mr. Naaman Ford

FORD, Mr. Naaman - Age 65, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2013 at Jacobs Ladder Assisted Living-Grand Blanc. Family hour 9:30 a.m. Friday, January 3, 2014 at Family Worship Center Church International, 3280 N. Linden Rd. with funeral service commencing at 10 a.m. Pastor Timothy R. Stokes Host Pastor, Pastor James Hodo officiating. Interment Great Lakes National Cemetery, G-4200 Belford Rd., Holly. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the Church 9:30 a.m. Friday. Mr. Ford will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd. and may be viewed from 12 p.m.-8 p.m. Thursday. Mr. Naaman Ford was born September 6, 1948, in Fort Wayne, IN, the son of Eddie Lee Ford, Sr. and Gladys (Hardnett) Ford. His early childhood years were spent in Gary, IN before moving to Flint, MI, where he attended Flint Public Schools graduating from Northwestern High School in 1966. Naaman entered the U.S. Army in May of 1968 where he completed Radio Relay Carrier Attendant Training and afterwards was assigned to serve overseas in Germany. He received an Honorable Discharge from the army in July of 1970 and was also awarded the National Defense Service Medal. Naaman was a dedicated employee and worked at the General Motors Chevrolet V-8 Engine Plant until his early retirement. Mr. Ford was also owner and operator of his home-based business “Naaman’s Tax Service.” Naaman married Paula (Johnson) Ford in 1976, and received the joy of his life when his treasured son, Naaman Kiah Ford was born. After accepting Christ into his life he became a member of Family Worship Center Church where he faithfully served as an Usher until his health declined. Naaman was a man of many talents and he had a genuine love for people, especially his family and friends. His generosity and helpful nature was apparent to everyone he encountered and he showed it through his deeds. He was a devoted and loving father, a cherished brother, a “favorite” uncle, and so much more. Naaman’s distinguished, one of a kind, chuckle will also forever remain etched in the minds and hearts of his family and friends. Mr. Naaman Ford will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by: son, Naaman Kiah Ford (Jennifer) and granddaughter Aaliyah Parrisse Ford of Troy, MI, eight sisters, Genieze Brown (William) of Flint MI, Iwoana Ford of Indianapolis, IN, Mary Janice Ford of Gardenia, CA, Sandra Smith (Willie), Jerlene Moss (Frank), Karen Ford, Regina Brown (James) all of Texas, Sharon Parrish of Columbia, TN, four brothers, Lyle Holley (Thelma) of Louisville, KY, Ramon Ford, Michael Ford, and Keith Ford, all of Texas, four aunts, Arlene Cox, Laverne Poplar, Irene Hardnett, all of Flint, MI, Mary E. Ford of Chicago, IL, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends including special friend, Paula L. Ford. Naaman now resides in the presence of the Lord alongside his father, Elder Eddie Lee Ford, mother, Gladys Holley, step-mother, Lula P. Ford, brothers, Eddie, Larry, and Uriel “Spanky” Ford, as well as other relatives and friends. The family wishes to express special thanks to Heartland Hospice, Jacobs Ladder, and Cecelia Williams, Social Worker, and Pam Rinoldo-Diakos of Evergreen Health Services for the loving care that was extended to our beloved Naaman.

Mr. Naaman Ford

September 6, 1948 - December 26, 2013