C.I. Ford

C.I. Ford
Date Died: April 12, 2011

C.I. "Ish" Ford, 89, of Bridgeport, a construction supervisor, went to be with our Lord on April 12, 2011 in Bridgeport.

Funeral is 2 p.m. Thursday, April 14, 2011 at the First Baptist Church in Bridgeport with burial in East Bridgeport Cemetery. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Hawkins Funeral Home.

Dr. David Burrows will officiate and Craig Erb will assist. Pallbearers are Brent Massey, Wade Baskin, Scott Hazel, Ocie Lee Vest, Gary Everett, Bruce Arrington, Mitch Arrington, and Jerry Cox. Honorary pallbearers are the Deacons and Sunday School Class.

C.I. was born on June 2, 1921 to Charlie and Alpha (Fox) Ford in Holliday, Texas. He married Billie Doris Erwin on June 22, 1947 in Holliday, Texas. C.I. worked for Warren Petroleum/Gulf/Chevron as a construction supervisor for 37 years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bridgeport where he served as a Deacon since the mid 1950's. C.I. also taught Sunday school to the high school boys for a number of years. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II in the 82nd Airborne Paratrooper. C.I. was a member of the Bridgeport Masonic Lodge and he was a 32nd degree mason.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Ernest Ford; and his sister, Agnes Benham.

Those left behind to cherish his memory are his wife of 63 years, Billie Doris Ford of Bridgeport; his daughters, Cindy Vest and husband Ocie of Runaway Bay and Brenda Kay Phillips Lowry of Runaway Bay; 3 grandchildren, Tresha Massey and husband Brent, Tracy Baskin and husband Wade, and Kayce Hazel and husband Scott; 5 great grandchildren, Konner, Roan, Hailey, Brayden, and Reese; other relatives and a host of friends.

Donations may be made to First Baptist Church in Bridgeport for the Food Pantry.


Hawkins Funeral Home, Bridgeport, Texas, 940-683-2211

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I would just like Ishmael's family to know how much we will miss him. He was a wonderful man and even better Uncle. He said the prayer at our wedding and Michelle and I will treasure that forever. May God bless and be with you all during your time of grief.

From all our hearts,

Grant, Michelle, Kris, Brock and Brittney.
The Goods

Thank you,

Grant Good
PO Box 16615
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
801-363-8222
801-363-8444-fax

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Dear Billie Doris,

I am so sorry to hear about Ish, what a wonderful sweet man with a great sense of humor we could all learn from his ability to find the good and the funny in all things and all times.

I am so happy that Kris and I had the opportunity to see you all and visit with you at Jack's funeral.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you go through this hard time.

God Bless you

Karen Clay Cooley and Kristopher Clay Good
Sandy Utah
1-801-856-9490

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