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Forrest Clyde Ford, 82 of Globe, Arizona passed away on Nov. 3, 2024, at Chandler Regional Medical Center in Chandler, Arizona. He was born on Jan. 21, 1942, in El Centro, California to Raymond and Georgialeen Ford.
He proudly served our country for 4 years in the U.S. Navy. He later worked in reproduction and as an engine maintenance for 38 years at Honeywell. Forrest was an officer of the American Legion for 17 years and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. His hobbies included fishing, hunting and camping. He also coached baseball, softball, and football for 13 years. Forrest coached these sports with passion because these were the sports he enjoyed playing himself.
Forrest leaves behind his wife, Jacquelyn Ann Ford of Globe, Arizona; children Melissa (Alan) Tyson of Glendale, Jeffrey (Lisa) Ford of Mesa, Michael (Carol) Ford of Mesa, Raymond (Christy) Ford of Akron, OH and Deborah (Jeffery) Roddick of Glendale; and sister Kathryn Ann Garcia of Morenci, OH.
He is preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Georgialeen Ford, and sisters Iretta Jolene Quinn and Kathleen Sue Grider.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Assisting the family; Lamont Mortuary of Globe.
