Wayne R. Ford

1924 ∼ 2009

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Wayne R. Ford, 84, of Orangefield, died Monday, August 3, 2009, in his home with family by his side.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 6, 2009, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Bridge City. Officiating will be Klem Pruitt.

Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City.

Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Wayne was born in Dorchester, Texas on December 2, 1924. He was the son of Louis Olney Ford, Sr. and Mae Turley Ford. Wayne was a member of the Odd Fellows and First Baptist Church Orangefield. He was a former owner of L&R Video and Ford Dump Truck. Wayne enjoyed watching Cubs baseball and spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary Bell Ford; son, James "Butchie" Ford; and brothers, Louis Olney Ford, Jr. and Billy Joe Ford.

Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Ronnie and Linda Ford of Beaumont; daughter, Donna Gail Ford of Orangefield; grandson and best friend, Chris Ford of Orangefield; siblings, Evelyn Bernard, J.T. Ford and John Ford all of Bridge City; and sister-in-law, Laverne Granger of Orangefield.

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Anonymous August 6, 2009

Just want you guys to know that we love and care about you. Uncle Wayne will be greatly missed. Frances and Wayne##imported-begin##Frances and Wayne Lake##imported-end##

Anonymous August 5, 2009

Donna Gail, I just wanted to say I'm sorry for the loss of your father. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Dawn Breaux##imported-begin##Dawn Breaux##imported-end##

Anonymous August 5, 2009

Ronnie,Donna Gayle, and extended family, My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your loved ones at this time. Uncle Wayne was an awesome uncle, always gave out hugs and was just loving all around and he cared about everyone. He will be greatly misse##imported-begin##Shelia Ashley Sims##imported-end##

Anonymous August 4, 2009

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Anonymous August 4, 2009

donna gail and ronnie. Jeff and I want to express our deepest sympathy on loss of uncle Wayne. Sorry that we cannot be there to help you through this time. He is with his precious wife and with daddy and uncle James and also Aunt Ruth. May god keep##imported-begin##jeff and vicki willingham##imported-end##