Hubert Leroy Ford, age 72, of Sparkman, passed from this life on Monday, December 26, 2016 at CHI St. Vincent Hospital in Hot Springs .  He was born June 27, 1944 in Lebanon , MO , the son of the late Robert Thomas and Polly Ford.  Hubert was a retired welder and enjoyed fishing in his free time.  He was a member of Manning Baptist Church .

Survivors are his wife, Linda Davis Ford of Sparkman, one son, Thomas (Julie) Ford of Leola, one step son, Steven Keiffer of Mt. Pine, two sisters, Cathryn Karr of Texas and Connie Price of Malvern, five brothers, Donald, Bobby and Bill Ford all of Hot Springs, Robert Ford of Manning, and Harvey Ford of California, two grandchildren, Gabriella and Raelynn Grace Ford.

Graveside services will be held at  11:00 AM Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Delamar Cemetery with Bro. David Jackson officiating.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Wednesday at Welch Funeral Home in Arkadelphia.

Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia.  Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book.