Obituary of Howard Wayne Ford

Howard Wayne (Tim) Ford, 88, Bedford, passed away at Glenburn Home in Linton, Sunday, February 28, 2016. There will be a private graveside gathering later in the summer. . No calling hours are scheduled. Arrangements are under the direction of the Day & Carter Mortuary. Tim, as his family and close friends knew him, was born September 24, 1927 in Bedford, Indiana, to Henry and Lena (Williams) Ford. He lived most of his life in Bedford but traveled to England and Africa in the service. He married Margaret Evelyn Watts of Sumter, S.C., March 31, 1951 and she preceded him in death in May 24, 2004. Tim married Mary E. Wright of Bedford, December 30, 2004 and she preceded him in death in January 28, 2013. Tim served in the Air Force during the Korean War as an airplane mechanic. After his service, he ran his own business and then worked in retail grocery at Louden’s in Bedford and Jay-C throughout southern Indiana. He worked 30+ years with the Bedford Street Department until retirement. As he rode around in one of their trucks, he never met a person he wouldn’t talk to. Tim was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Bedford. Tim is survived by his trusted pup, Scooter; two daughters, Dr. Lea Ann Camp and husband Rev. Melvin Camp of Terre Haute; Dr. Lisa Ford-Brown and husband Bruce Brown of Columbia, MO; two granddaughters, Jenna Camp and significant other Bhavin Mehta of St. Louis, MO; Elizabeth (Beth) Camp of Terre Haute; two Stepchildren, Vernon Wright and wife Rebecca of Bedford; Wenonah Banks and husband Ronald of Bedford; four step-grandchildren Michelle Cain (Jason); Brandon Wright (Brandi); Theron Wright (Debbie); Bradley Wright (Kristie) of the Bedford area; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous friends over the years. He was preceded in death by his parents and one stepson, Steven Wright. Memorial contributions may be made to Glenburn Home Linton IN, for the Ford Project Fund or think of him when you play your next game of Euchre or Uno—two games that always brought out his spirited side and amazing laugh.