William Keith Ford, 58, passed away May 8, 2009 at the University of Miami Hospital after a long and courageous battle with Hepatitis C.
He lived most of his life in Ft. Pierce, moving from Ithaca, NY. He lived life to the fullest with many wonderful hobbies: motorcycling, piloting his own aircraft, auto racing enthusiast and scuba diver. He was a member of AOPA and EAA.
He began his medical career as a Radiologic Technologist at Ft. Pierce Memorial Hospital, becoming a Heart Cath Tech and MRI Technologist, utilizing his technical skills and compassion to the fullest.
Survivors include his wife of 27 years, Debra Lowry Ford of Ft Pierce; mother, Grace Ford of Jacksonville; daughter, Holly Campbell of Jacksonville; sister, Veda Carleen Cook of Jacksonville; and the apples of his eye, two granddaughters, Kristen and Elena both of Jacksonville. He was preceded in death by his father, Carlton W. Ford.
Memorial Contributions may be made to The American Liver Foundation, Gulf Coast Chapter, 202 S 22nd Street Suite 104, Ybor City, FL 33605 or to the National Foundation for Transplants, 5350 Poplar Ave, Suite 430, Memphis, TN 38119.
Services: A gathering of friends and family will be from 5 to 6 PM, May 12th with a memorial service to follow at 6 PM at Haisley Funeral Home