Benjamin Irha Ford

March 29, 1950 - March 18, 2020

Benjamin Irha Ford, age 69, of Blountville, Tenn., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at Ballad Hospice House in Bristol, Tenn. He was born March 29, 1950 in Bristol, Tenn., the son of the late Daniel Boone and Georgia Deloras Graybeal Ford. Benjamin was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He worked at Valleydale and Lee Farm and Garden. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, woodworker and farmer. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Patricia Leonard Ford; daughter, Robin Steele and husband Billy; and grandchildren, Bryson, Brennah, Lakah and Isley. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home in Bristol, Tenn. The funeral service will follow at 7:00 pm with Pastor James Gentry officiating. A committal and interment service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, March 20, 2020 at Rust Cemetery in Bristol, Tenn. Arrangements especially for Mr. Ford and his family have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory.