Mr. Gathern Lynn Ford, age 71, Limestone, passed away Monday, May 31, 2021 at his residence following a lengthy illness.
Mr. Ford was born in Jonesborough, TN and the son of the late Vernon Lee & Jessie Lee McKinney Ford. He was also preceded in death by infant son, Alden Ford, sister, Patsy Bell and two brothers, Roger Ford and Bobby Ford.
He was a Forklift Operator for 35 years at Kingsport Press. His grandchildren were his life.
Survivors include his wife, Nancy Smith Ford, Limestone; son, Chris Ford (Kim); grandchildren, Peyton Ford and Paisley Ford; brother, Terry Ford; special friend, Richard & Rosey Tucker; and several nephews and nieces.
Funeral services will be conducted 7:00 pm Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor Brian Brown and Pastor John H. Moore officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 PM Wednesday prior to the service.
Interment services will be conducted 11:00 am Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Jason Hall, Donnie Cradic, Mike Falin, Tim Lewis, Peyton Ford and Jessie Tucker.
