Jerry D. Ford

Jerry D. Ford age 80 of Maryville, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024 at Blount Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Jerry was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. He retired from The National Guard 278th ACR with over 24+ years of service and worked at Kraft General Foods for many years. He enjoyed spending time with his family, classic cars, motorcycles, deer hunting and spending time on the lake in Granny’s Branch, TN. He loved his dog, Jake. Preceded in death by: parents, Henry & Lillian Ford; 2 sisters and one brother. Survivors include: wife of 62 years, Shirley Ford; daughter & son-in-law, Debbie & James Conrad; grandchildren, Brittany Conrad and Cody Conrad; several nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Tunnels to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306, Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Family will receive friends from 2:00 until 4:00 PM, Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Smith Trinity Chapel. Funeral service will be at 4:00 PM with Rev. Greg Long officiating. Family and friends will assemble for interment at 2:00 PM, Thursday, December 26, 2024 at East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery. Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com.