David Wayne Ford

David Wayne Ford age 51 of Maryville, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at home. He was an over the road truck driver with 27 years of experience and spent the last 23 years with Averitt Express driving over 3 million miles without an accident or ticket. He loved camping and UT Football. David was a loving and caring father, husband, and brother. With his carefree personality, he always wanted to make sure everyone else was taken care of first. He loved to cook on his big green egg and lived every day to the fullest. Not only her husband, but the light of her life and best friend, David leaves behind his wife, Mary Ann Ford; also surviving are: Sons, David James Ford and Benjamin Steven Ford; Step-Grandchildren, William David “Bubba” and Marky Mark; Brothers & Sisters-in-law, Joel Steven & Ronda R. Ford and Tony Colin & Linda L. Ford; several aunts, uncles, cousins, a host of supportive friends and neighbors. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: American Cancer Society, Jill Rollins, Memorial Chair, 2330 Chesterfield Drive, Maryville, TN 37803. Family will receive friends from 4:00 until 6:00 PM, Monday, December 26, 2016 at Smith Trinity Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 6:00 PM with Rev. Charles Ballard officiating. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of David Wayne Ford please visit our Sympathy Store.