Alvin Ford Program

RAY FORD, JR. Jun 22, 1989 — Novembe 5, 2022 S ERVICE ALVIN

S ATURDAY , N OVEMBER 12, 2022 3:00 PM G OLDEN G ATE F UNERAL H OME 4155 S. R. L. T HORNTON F RWY . D ALLAS , TX 75224

CELE Celeatin  Lif o A LVIN R AY F ORD , J R .

Alvin Ray Ford, Jr. (Buddy) was born in Yoakum, TX on June 22, 1989 to Alvin Ray Ford, Sr. and Mary Maurine Armstrong. He spent most of his childhood in Yoakum and Victoria, TX. He resided in Dallas, TX for the past several years. Buddy started his career in Victoria, TX as a Machinist. He most recently worked for BrassCraft Manufacturing where he earned recognition in the employee spotlight for his positive attitude, passion for his work, and exceptional machine utilization skills. Buddy had an infectious smile. He had so much love for his family and truly enjoyed being a father. Besides spending time with his family, Buddy enjoyed martial arts, reading, and writing. Buddy was preceded in death by his father, Alvin Ray Ford, Sr. He is survived by his mother, Mary Maurine Armstrong, his son, Bryson Ford, his ex-wife, Crystal Ford, his daughter, Autumn Ford, his twin sister, Annquilica Ford, his two older sisters Alicia Burley (Deldrick) and Ardelia Ford, his uncle, David Chapman (Pamela) his aunt, Carolyn Cooper (Lawrence) and a host of uncles, aunts, nephews, cousins, and friends. We pray your life was blessed by knowing Buddy.

P ROCESSIONAL

O PENING P RAYER ............................................................P AMELA C HAPMAN

R EADING OF S CRIPTURES ......................................................A RDELIA F ORD

P OEM ............................................................................................B RYSON F ORD

S ILENT R EADING OF THE O BITUARY

P OEM ..................................................................................................A NN F ORD

W ORD OF E NCOURAGEMENT ........................................M ARCUS C AMERON

S ONG ....................................................................................D ELDRICK B URLEY

R EMARKS

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Acknowledgement Perhaps you sent a lovely card or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent a floral piece, if so, we saw it there. Perhaps you prayed a sincere prayer or came to pay a call. Perhaps you sang a cheerful song, if so, we heard it all. Perhaps you stopped by to offer support or do whatever we needed. Perhaps you prepared a tasty dish, or maybe furnished a car. Perhaps you rendered a service unseen, near at hand or from afar. Whatever you did to console our hearts, by word or deed or touch. Whatever was the kindly part, we thank you, oh so very much. The Family

S OME OF B UDDY ’ S F AVORITE S CRIPTURE Matthew 6:33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Psalms 5:3 In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly. Psalm 23:3 He refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for His name's sake.

W Lov Yo Dad