Stephen Darrell Ford, Sr.

Stephen Darrell Ford, Sr., 66, passed away on November 25, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Marvin Dorse and Martha Irene Davis Ford. He was a member of Alexis Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting and fishing; however, Stephen's greater love was his family and helping others.

Stephen is survived by his wife of 45 years, Barbara Mauney Ford; his sons, Stephen Darrell Ford, Jr. (fiance, Julie Davis) and Dustin Trent Ford (Heather); his sisters, Debbie Newton (Dillard), Dawn Ford, and Myra Combs; his grandchildren, Haley, Hannah, and Parker Lee Ford; and great-grandchildren, Harley Marie and Haven Ann Hinson.

A service to celebrate Stephen's life will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at Alexis Baptist Church, with Pastor Scott Jenkins officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:30 pm until 8:30 pm on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at the church. Memorials may be made to Alexis Baptist Church, 118 Alexis Church Rd., Alexis, NC 28006. Condolence messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.woodlawnfuneral.org. Woodlawn Funeral Home of Mount Holly is serving the Ford family.

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