Lennis Eugene Ford

Lennis Ford age 70 of Maryville passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at the family home. He was a member, deacon, and treasurer with Faith Baptist Church with over 40 years of faithful service. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, who will be deeply missed by those he leaves behind. Preceded in death by: Parents, Dennis & Edith Ford. Survivors include: Wife of 49 years, Edna Ford; Daughter & Son-in-law, Kay & Kevin Gibson of Maryville; Son, Jason Ford & Barbara Van Gennep of Knoxville; Grandchildren, Gabe Ford, Anna Grace Ford, Samuel Ford, Caleb Gibson, Cole Gibson; 1 Great-Grandson yet to be born; many other family and friends. Special thanks to the doctors and staff at Hospice. Memorial service will be at 8:00 PM, Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Smith Trinity Chapel with Rev. C.M. Titlow officiating. Family and friends will assemble for inurnment at 2:00 PM, Sunday, March 3, 2013 at Grandview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in his honor to your favorite charity. Family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 PM, Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Smith Trinity Chapel. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithMaryville.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Lennis Eugene Ford please visit our Sympathy Store.