Leon Ford
Leon Ford
Graveside services for Leon Allen Ford, 68, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Ford passed away at 5:14 p.m., Thursday, June 25, 2020, at his home.
He was born November 8, 1951, in Howell County, Missouri, to David Ford and Laverna Mary “June” Judd Ford. On June 20, 1972, he was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Vicky Stokes. Mr. Ford was a veteran, having served with the United States Army. He was a well driller and a mechanic. Leon enjoyed hunting, fishing and motorcycles. Mr. Ford was a Christian.
He is survived by his wife, Vicky Ford, of the family home; two children, Amy Wood and husband, Chris, West Plains, Missouri and Anna Bayona and husband, Michael, Joplin, Missouri; three grandchildren, Zachary, Samuel and Wesley; his father, David Ford, West Plains; one brother, David V. Ford, West Plains; three sisters, Victoria Hansen, Thayer, Missouri, Doris Collins and husband, James, Peace Valley, Missouri and Donna Ford, Peace Valley, Missouri; and many nieces and nephews.
His mother preceded him in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to OMC Cancer Treatment Center or Fair Haven Children’s Home and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Amber Redburn
June 26, 2020 @ 11:39 am
Vicky, Amy/Chris, Anna/Michael and the Ford Families,
We want to extend our deepest sympathy to all of you upon the loss of Leon. All of you will be in our daily thoughts/prayers. May God grant all of you the strength, comfort, and encouragement daily to make it through this difficult time. May God bless all of you.
In Christian Love,
Tim, Amber, and Corby Redburn
Norris and Ivene Cozort
Susan Barton
June 26, 2020 @ 2:34 pm
To all of you. Im so very sorry for the loss of Leon. God bless you all in peace and comfort.. Love and am thinking of you all. If you need me im here anytime ofbday or night
Cora Gunter
June 26, 2020 @ 5:21 pm
Vicky &girls so sorry for your loss.I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Hassel and Alice Vandergriff
June 26, 2020 @ 3:32 pm
Oh, Vicky, girls, and entire family; we are so sorry for your loss! We will keep you in prayer, and may God bless and comfort you all.
Darlene Chowning-Wilson
June 28, 2020 @ 10:44 pm
Doris I am so sorry for the loss of your brother. My prayers and thoughts are with you and all your family. God gives us strength especially in the hardest of times and you will always be special to me.
Vicki Cooper
June 28, 2020 @ 11:04 pm
Vicky, I am so sorry for your loss. I pray God will comfort you with a blanket of his love, Peace, and wisdom during this time of sorrow. My prayers ? are with your family.
Sara M Batson
June 30, 2020 @ 10:26 am
Vicky, Amy, and family, I’m sending you my sincerest condolences. Prayers for peace and comfort.
Linda Batson
July 4, 2020 @ 9:06 am
Vicky , prayers are with you and family.