Thomas Edward Ford, age 26, passed from this life on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 in Dallas County . He was born on December 27, 1991 in Odessa , TX the son of Hubert and Linda Ford. Thomas was a graduate of Sparkman High School and a member of Manning Baptist Church . He was employed as a painter at Drumco Inc. Thomas enjoyed hunting and spending time outdoors. He is preceded in death by his father, Hubert Ford and one brother, Bo Ford.

Thomas is survived by his wife, Julie Vann Ford, two children, Gabriella Jade and Raelynn Grace Ford of Manning, his mother, Linda Ford of Manning and one brother, Steven Keiffer of Mt. Pine .

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Manning Baptist Church with Bro James Blackwood and Bro Todd Bray officiating.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Friday at Welch Funeral Home in Arkadelphia

Pallbearers will be Jonathon Davis, James Miller, Danny Joiner, Roger Burroughs, Donald Ray Childress and Jonathon Burroughs. Honorary Pallbearers include the employees at Drumco Inc. and a special friend Carter Davis.

Memorials may be made Malvern National Bank in Sheridan to help with expenses and education.

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