Obituary of Marvin Henry Ford

Marvin Henry Ford, 70 of Soddy-Daisy passed away Monday, October 27, 2008 in an area hospital. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Marvin retired from Combustion Engineering after many years of service. He was the Past Master twice at Soddy Lodge# 418 F&AM and a member of the Scottish Rite Society. He held duel membership at Hixson Lodge #727 F&AM. Marvin was an honorary member of Masonic Lodges, Harrison #114, Eastlake #698, Sale Creek #280, Whitwell #563, Brainerd #736, Lookout Valley #673, Daisy #706, Cleveland # 134 and Signal Mountain # 758 and a member of Daisy OES Chapter #328. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy Ruth Ford and brother, Gordon Ford. Marvin is survived by his wife, Martha Chumney Reed Ford of Soddy-Daisy; son, Marvin Kenneth Ford of Soddy-Daisy; daughters, Kim Gay of Englewood, TN and Kathy Street of Soddy-Daisy; sisters, Leona, Betty and Lavenna; grandchildren, Katie, Tyler, Trent, Alex and Eli. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday, October 29, 2008 in the funeral home chapel with Bishop Sam Phillips officiating. A Masonic service will follow the funeral service in the chapel. Interment will be in Hamilton Memorial Gardens with Trent Gay, Tyler Gay, Alex Ford, Eli Ford, Raymond Reed and Jesse Reed serving as pallbearers. Military honors will be conducted at the graveside. The family will receive friends from 7:00-9:00 PM Tuesday at the funeral home. Arrangements are by Legacy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 8911 Dallas Hollow Road, Soddy-Daisy, TN. We invite you to share your thoughts and memories with the family at www.legacyfuneralhome.com. 24 hour obituary line 843-5055.