Carl Theodore Ford III

1947 - 2019

Carl Theodore Ford III obituary, 1947-2019, Baton Rouge, LA

BORN

1947

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Wilson-Wooddale Funeral Home - Baton Rouge

1553 Wooddale Blvd.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Carl Ford Obituary

Carl Theodore Ford III passed away on April 9, 2019 at the age of 71 in Baton Rouge, LA. "Ted" was born on April 20, 1947 in Baton Rouge, LA to the union of Carl and Nina Ford. He graduated from McKinley Senior High School in 1965 and attended Southern University in Baton Rouge, LA. Ted was a multi-skilled technician and held many different positions in his maintenance career. Carl, affectionately known as "Ted", is survived by his daughter: Tonya Scott Harris (Durand); Houma, LA, two grandchildren: Keandra Harris and LaJohn Harris; three brothers: Michael Ford (Cynthia) Carencro, LA, Byron Johnson (Natascha), Columbia, SC, and Rodney Johnson (Holly), Zachary, LA; three sisters: Carla Ford Dixon, Baton Rouge, LA, Beverly Cooper (Richard), Gonzales, LA and Tonya Johnson, Austin, TX; five aunts, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by parents, Nina Mae Alcorn Ford and Carl Ford, Jr.; Baton Rouge, LA, a brother, Ronald Ford, Baton Rouge, LA and a sister, Ninette Ford Grant; Baton Rouge, LA. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 2:00 p.m., at Wilson-Wooddale Funeral Home, 1553 Wooddale Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806.

Published by The Advocate from Apr. 12 to Apr. 13, 2019.
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Good bye, my old friend Ted. I have thought of you ofen since our growing up days on the old school campus. So many great days of soft ball, football and of course basketball. Rest in peace my good friend.
H. Wayne Clark

H. Wayne Clark

April 20, 2019

My deepest sympathy to the Ford family.
MCK 1966
PMH

P Henderson

April 13, 2019

Rest In Paradise Carl

Charlotte Howard-Willliams

April 13, 2019

I am sorry I can't be there, I am there in spirit. I love Ted so much and talked with him. Will miss him very much. but he is at peace now. Bless all of you. Sue you did a great job.

Melba Ford

April 13, 2019

With deepest sympathy

Gloria Smith - Class of 65

April 13, 2019

To the family: You have my sincere condolences. I saw and talked to Ted at OLOL March 2018. Cherish the memories. You have my prayers.

Dorothy Vernon Green

April 12, 2019

TO THE FAMILY;

Please accept our condolences for your
great loss,may the words at 1 THESSALONIANS 4:14 comfort your hearts knowing that there is hope for our loved ones loss in death.

C.J.~Illinois

April 12, 2019

It is my prayer that the Lord will strengthen and comfort each of you as you grieve the loss of your loved one. Ted was like having another brother to me. The Ford's and Anthony's shared a common bond of love for each other .
God bless.

Cynthia Anthony

April 12, 2019

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