Robert E. Ford, Jr.

Robert E. Ford, Jr., 68, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022. He was born December 23, 1953 in Union, S.C. to the late Robert E. Ford, Sr. and Frances Reynolds Ford.

Mr. Ford was a 1971 graduate of Jonesville High School and a graduate of St. Leo University. He received a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, serving the S.C. Highway Patrol for 26 years. Mr. Ford was an Airman in the U.S. Air Force and a Vietnam Veteran.  He also served in Desert Storm as a member of the U.S. Air Force Reserve. Mr. Ford retired from the S.C. Highway Patrol in 2001, and went on to work as a manager for Security at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. He retired from that position in 2018. His life was dedicated to serving and protecting our country and the citizens of our state.   He was a member of VFW- Post 12207 and was always proud of his service to his country.  He was also a member of First Baptist North Spartanburg. He adored his grandchildren, and was an avid fisherman and golfer.  Mr. Ford loved to travel and his favorite vacation spot was Mackinaw City, Michigan.

In addition to his wife, Shirley Kelly Ford, he is survived by his daughter, Christi Kirven and husband Yancy; son, Robert "Robby" Edward Ford III and wife Michelle; granddaughters, Autumn Ford, Natalie Ford, Hope Kirven, and Peyton Ford; and grandson, Trace Brown and wife Amy.

Mr. Ford was predeceased by his parents, Frances Reynolds Ford and Robert E. Ford, Sr.; sister, Kate Huggins; and brothers, Roger, John, and Donald Ford.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at 1:00PM at Eggers Funeral Home of Boiling Springs officiated by the Rev. Dr. Mike Hamlett. The family will receive friends from 11:00AM until 12:45PM prior to the service. Burial will follow at Good Shepherd Memorial Park with South Carolina Highway Patrol honors.

Pallbearers will be Ray Upchurch, Wayne Mullinax, Trace Brown, Ronnie Huggins, Kevin Huggins, Josh Ford, Yancy Kirven, and Dave Sistare.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or to First Baptist North Spartanburg, 8740 Asheville Hwy., Spartanburg, SC 29316.