Walter Louis Ford Jr.

July 12, 1937 - October 22, 2020

Walter Louis Ford Jr. passed, on Thursday, October 22, 2020, at Southern Maryland Hospital in Clinton, Maryland. Walter was born in Florence, Alabama, July 12, 1937. He has a distinguished military career that started in 1955 until retirement in 1977. He was a decorated soldier who rose to the rank of SFC/E7. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal (5th Award), National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign and Vietnam Cross of Gallantry W/Palm. After his military career, Walter continued working at Fort Belvoir, VA in a civilian capacity. He worked in the role of Tele Communication Center Specialist until his retirement. He never wavered in his support to his family and friends. Walter was a devoted member at Mt Ennon Baptist Church in Clinton, Maryland; where he served as Treasurer for many years. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Barbara L. Ford and his parents: Walter L. Ford Sr, and Angeline L. (Crenshaw) Ford. He leaves to cherish his memory: his loving brother, James Ford (Laura) of Nashville, TN; five children: two sons, Anthony Ford and Gregory Ford of Hampton, VA; three step-children: Deborah Eades (Gerald) of Ft. Washington, MD, Barbara Jackson of Laurel, MD and Willie Jackson III of Ft Washington, MD; nine grandchildren: David (Jessica), Kristine (D’mitri), Geralisa, Carla, Kendra, Gerald, William, Robert and Dominique; ten great-grandchildren, niece, nephew, family and friends.