Nelson Leon "Junior" Ford Jr., a resident of Stigler, died Aug. 7, 2015 in Tulsa at the age of 74. He was born Feb. 27, 1941 in Stigler to Nelson Leon Ford Sr. and Iona Bittle.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Nelson and Iona Ford
Junior is survived by his wife Gaylen Ford of the home' two sons: Dwayne Ford of Keota, and Tim Ford of Stigler; three stepchildren: Scott Duncan and wife Sherri of Henryetta, Michelle Jackson and husband Dave of Springfield, Missouri, and Matt Guynes and wife Andrea of Henryetta; grandchildren, Amber Duncan, Taylor Duncan, Jordan Rogers, Trey Rogers, Lanie Guynes, and Adam Kleveno; one great grandchild, Gavin Trimm; sister, Virginia Moyer' four brothers: Euel Ford and wife Jean, Kenneth Ford, Alfred Dee Ford, and Guy Ford and wife Evelyn as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
Viewing will be from 12 to 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, 2015 at Integrity Funeral Service.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2015 at 2 p.m. at the Wilson Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Turner and Rev. Don McAlvain, officiating. Interment will follow at Salt Creek Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Integrity Funeral Service.