Reverend Kendall Douglas Ford, 80, was born Sept. 9, 1937, in Alton, Mo., to Obadiah and Nola (Hand) Ford. He passed away Aug. 18, 2018, at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Mo.
He grew up in Alton, Mo., and graduated from Alton High School. He attended Southwest Baptist University, receiving his degree in ministry. He married Loura Branstetter on Aug. 6, 1961, and to this union a daughter, Jill, was born.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Loura; and his brother, Jim Ford.
He is survived by his daughter, Jill Bailey and fiancé, Robert Barnhart, of Houston, Mo.; his grandson, Tyler Bailey of Springfield, Mo.; and a sister, Evalyn Sue Bowman and husband, Vince, of Mt. Dora, Fla.
Kendall was a faithful minister of the Gospel. He served as minister many years at a few churches in Kansas, at Raymondville Baptist and lastly Ozark Baptist Church for more than 14 years. He was also the Director of Missions of Shannon and Oregon counties and for Texas County missions for more than 20 years, retiring in 2002. Kendall also performed countless weddings and funerals over the years.
He loved watching St. Louis Cardinals baseball, tending to his yard and was an excellent gardener in his younger years. Kendall was blessed to spend time with his grandson, Tyler. He was so proud of him and all of his accomplishments.
Kendall was a sweet and humble man, always ready to share the Bible with anyone. He loved the Lord with all of his heart. He is now enjoying the beauty of Heaven with Loura and his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Services were 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018 at Ozark Baptist Church with Gordon Rhodes officiating. Burial was in Providence Cemetery under the direction of Evans Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Ryan Huff, David Branson, Jerry Kaut, Willie Johnson, Robert Stringer and Julius Fraley.
Memorials may be made to Ozark Baptist Church.
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