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Francis Bell “Jeep” Ford Sr.

Birth	:	8 Sep 1925 Georgetown, Georgetown County, South Carolina, USA
Death	:	20 Sep 2021 Georgetown, Georgetown County, South Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Elmwood Cemetery and Annex, Georgetown, Georgetown County, USA
Coordinate	:	33.3746900, -79.2917600
Description	:	Georgetown: Francis Bell Ford, more popularly known as "Jeep," died peacefully on September 20th, 2021.His loving wife, Weezie, was at his bedside, thanks to the compassionate care given by Georgetown Memorial Hospital. Jeep was born to Albert Washington Ford and Marion Suttcliffe Ford in Georgetown, SC on September 8th, 1925. He was predeceased by his son, Joel Parrish Ford, his brother Albert W. Ford, Jr. and sister, Cleo Ford Lightsey. He is survived by his wife of 75 years, Mary Louise Parrish Ford, their daughter Mary Louise Ford Stott (Charlie) of Winston-Salem, NC and son Francis Bell Ford... Read More	Georgetown: Francis Bell Ford, more popularly known as "Jeep," died peacefully on September 20th, 2021.His loving wife, Weezie, was at his bedside, thanks to the compassionate care given by Georgetown Memorial Hospital. Jeep was born to Albert Washington Ford and Marion Suttcliffe Ford in Georgetown, SC on September 8th, 1925. He was predeceased by his son, Joel Parrish Ford, his brother Albert W. Ford, Jr. and sister, Cleo Ford Lightsey. He is survived by his wife of 75 years, Mary Louise Parrish Ford, their daughter Mary Louise Ford Stott (Charlie) of Winston-Salem, NC and son Francis Bell Ford Jr. (Lawly) of Georgetown, He had 5 grandchildren; Mary Louise Bahnson (Steve) of Asheville, Francis Bell Ford, III (Mari) of Greenville, Wallace Pate Ford (Caroline) of Georgetown, Phillip Ryland Ford of Mt. Pleasant and Stella Ford Dawson (Andrew) of Georgetown. Also, a special daughter Bonnie Williams Dantzler. Jeep attended Porter Military Academy and entered the United States Navy in 1943 at 18 to serve in WWII. After serving on a troop transport ship, he was assigned to a minesweeper base commanded by Commander Joseph Bull of Georgetown. Commander Bull reassigned him to a special detachment on President Harry S. Truman's day cruiser. After an honorable discharge, he married his high school sweetheart, Mary Louise "Weezie" Parrish on June 1st, 1946. They made their home in Georgetown where he was president of his family's business, CL Ford & Sons. In 1955, he went to work for his father-in-law, Joel P. Parrish, at Parrish Motor Company. Jeep served on Georgetown Memorial Hospital's all volunteer board for 32 years and was Chairman of the Board for 25 years. During his chairmanship, Healthpoint at Litchfield and Waccamaw Community Hospital were built and additional health services were expanded. He was also instrumental in the establishment of the Francis B Ford Cancer Treatment Center. Jeep's interest in community health started at an early age where he learned compassion for healthcare from his namesake and uncle, Dr. Francis A. Bell. The two visited nearby rural communities, and it was an experience that influenced his life. Jeep also served as the first Chairman of the Planning Commission for the City of Georgetown and as chairman of the Georgetown County Economic Development Commission. In 2004, he received an award as SC Ambassador for Economic Development. In 2005, he received the Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2000 and 2005,Jeep received the SC Hospital Association's Distinguished Trustee Award. This year, SC Hospital Association honored him as one of "100 Faces of Healthcare" in SC. Jeep has been a lifetime active member of Duncan Memorial Methodist Church and served the community he loved in countless ways. He deeply loved his family, friends and the people of the Georgetown community. He was an avid boater, fisherman and hunter. Funeral Services will be ten o'clock Thursday, September 23, 2021, in Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church. Officiating will be the Rev. Dr. Dora Gafford. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery. In-lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church, Francis B Ford Nursing and Allied Health Education Fund c/o Tidelands Health Foundation or the charity of your choice. The Georgetown Chapel of Mayer Funeral Home is honored to serve the family. --------

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Francis Bell “Jeep” Ford Sr.'s memorial?
Francis Bell “Jeep” Ford Sr.'s memorial is located at: Elmwood Cemetery and Annex, Georgetown, Georgetown County, USA.
When did Francis Bell “Jeep” Ford Sr. death?
Francis Bell “Jeep” Ford Sr. death on 20 Sep 2021 in Georgetown, Georgetown County, South Carolina, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Francis Bell “Jeep” Ford Sr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 33.3746900
Longitude: -79.2917600

Family Members:

Parent

Albert Washington Ford Sr.

(1893 - 1957)

Marion Sutcliffe Ford

(1896 - 1967)

Spouse

Mary Louise Parrish Ford

(1927 - 2022)

Siblings

Albert Washington “Sonny” Ford Jr.

(1921 - 1995)

Cleo Ford Lightsey

(1922 - 1990)

Albert Washington Ford Jr.

(1917 - 1918)

Children

Joel Parrish Ford

(1951 - 2016)

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