Robert "Bob" Crowder Ford, Jr.

Robert Crowder "Bob" Ford, Jr. of the Cluster Springs community passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at the age of 81.  Born in Halifax County on February 25, 1943, he was the son of the late Robert Crowder Ford, Sr. and the late Mary Elizabeth Cole "Dal" Ford.  He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Brenda Clark Ford.

Bob was retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad.   He was a lifetime member and supporter of Cluster Springs Fire Department and was a former member of Cluster Springs Ruritan Club. He also was a member of the National Guard.  Bob was a family man, very passionate about his family and a member of Black Walnut Baptist Church. He never missed his breakfast club gathering.

He is survived by his wife, Brenda; sons, Robert "Rob" Crowder Ford, III (Melanie) and Troy Reid Ford (Glenda); grandchildren, Zak Ford, Nina Ford, Ben Ford, and Maddox Ford; brother, Jerry Ford (Nancy); nephew, Franklin Younger; and niece, Elizabeth Ford Kilberg.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Charlotte Ford Younger.

A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Black Walnut Baptist Church Cemetery with his grandson, Pastor Zak Ford officiating.

Those wishing to give a memorial please consider Cluster Springs Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 110, Cluster Springs, VA 24535.
Brooks Lyon Funeral Home is honored to serve the Ford family and offers online condolences by visiting their website, www.brookslyon.com or by going to their Facebook page.