Celebrating the life of
Bruce P. Ford
July 24, 1932 - September 11, 2014
Bruce P. Ford
Bruce Pringle Ford, 82, died Thursday, September 11, 2014 at his residence. He was born July 24, 1932 in Barwick, GA, son of the late Carroll and Leone Ford. He was a 1951 graduate of Savannah High School, and served in the Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was owner of Southern Marine Supply Company, Southern Industrial Supply Company, Savannah Oil and Chemical Company, and partner of Atlantic Towing Company.
He was a member of Bible Baptist Church, Chatham Club, Savannah Yacht Club, Forest City Gun Club, Savannah Rotary Club, Savannah Pilotage Commission, and Propeller Club. He was also a member of “The Cronies Breakfast Club” which met at Larry’s Restaurant. He was an avid outdoorsman, and loved to hunt and fish.
Bruce is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Alexander Ford, of Savannah, daughter and son-in-law, Amy and Lee Camacho, of Savannah; son and daughter-in-law, Bruce Ford, Jr. and Carrie Ford, of Tunica, Mississippi; grandchildren, Hunter Ford, Tristan Ford, Frank Camacho, and Sofia Camacho. He is also survived by his favorite cat, General Pickett.
Visitation will be 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, September 14, 2014 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Graveside Service will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, September 15, 2014 at Bonaventure Cemetery, with The Rev. Gavin Dunbar, and The Rev. Tommy East, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to “The Smile Train”, P.O. Box 96231, Washington, D.C., 20090-6231, or The Chatham-Savannah Humane Society, 7215 Sallie Mood Drive, Savannah, GA 31406.
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Elizabeth, I'm really, really sorry about Bruce. What a great person.. In 1964 I got out of the army and returned from Germany to Savannah... My first real job was with southern Marine and Bruce kinda took me under his wing...he introduced me to everyone along the Savannah River between Port Wentworth and Ft Pulaski...and he knew them all and they all liked and respected Bruce. When he was not on ships he had to deal with Jerry and Tony, no easy task, but they loved and respected him also...every time I see a Model A I think of Bruce....we will sincerely miss our friend....Julie and I were out of town when it all happened and we are sorry to miss the funeral....best wishes always, Charlie ellis
- Charlie Ellis, Savannah, Ga
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the Ford family for the loss of your dear loved one. May you find comfort in the promise at Revelation 21:4 that sickness and death will soon be a thing of the past.
- Mrs. Khan, Snellville, GA
Hell of a guy...we will miss him.
- Cawthorne family, Columbus, GA`
Dear Bruce Jr & Amy, So very sorry to hear of your dads passing. I truly enjoyed working for him at Savannah Oil & Chemical back in the day. He was a very firm and strong man in all his business adventures. I know he will be missed by many. Prayers and Love to you and your families in the days ahead. Lynn Winn (Jervis)Savannah, Georgia
- Mrs Lynn Winn & Family, Savannah, Georgia
My thoughts and condolences for Bruce's passing.
- Stanley Harris, Jr., savannah, ga
Elizabeth... Condolences to you and your family. David Harwell
- David Harwell, Townsend, Ga
Elizabeth we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Bruce was a wonderful man and great friend. We will miss him deeply. Bob and Linda levy
- Bob and Linda Levy, Savannah, GA
Dear Amy and Lee....sending love and prayers at this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss, Amy.
- Kilpatricks, Savannah, Ga
It's been a pleasure knowing Bruce Ford, a true gentleman. Many happy memories!
- Fall Quattlebaum, Savannah, GA
Dear Elizabeth and Family. Our deepest sympathy is with you. Ramona and Howard
- Ramona and Howard Mackinnon, Savannah, Ga
Oh Elizabeth - how sad I am to read of Bruce's passing and want to express my deepest and sincere condolences to you. As you know, I am going through a difficult time with Fran and can not tell her the sad news just yet. However, I know that she would also want me to send you her heartfelt sympathies and to tell you she would have loved to ride in his antique car once more. Love to you - Larry Levow
- Larry Levow, Savannah, GA
So sorry to lose our neighbor, Bruce. Condolences to Elizabeth and family and General Pickett. We will miss seeing Bruce on the mountain.
- Richard and Lucy Morgan, Glenville, NC
Our sincerest condolences to you, Elizabeth. Our thoughts are with you. Linda and Allen Blount
- Linda and Allen Blount, Savannah, GA
We have known and been friends of Bruce for over 50 years and will really miss him. Even though we didn't get to see each other often in recent years we always enjoyed his company ~ he was a lot of fun! Elizabeth, Amy and "Brucie" you have our deepest sympathy and will be remembered in our prayers. Ann & Bill Parker
- Ann & Bill Parker, Snellville, GA
Bruce was a life long friend and I am proud to say he was a "Best Friend". Bruce was a good man and he will honestly be missed. Our heart felt condolences for Elizabeth, Bruce and Amy. Prayers sent
- Jimmy, Tracy, James, Skip and Blake Chance, Savannah, Ga
Elizabeth, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
- Carolyn Beebe, Savannah, Ga
Elizabeth, I'm really, really sorry about Bruce. What a great person.. In 1964 I got out of the army and returned from Germany to Savannah... My first real job was with southern Marine and Bruce kinda took me under his wing...he introduced me to everyone along the Savannah River between Port Wentworth and Ft Pulaski...and he knew them all and they all liked and respected Bruce. When he was not on ships he had to deal with Jerry and Tony, no easy task, but they loved and respected him also...every time I see a Model A I think of Bruce....we will sincerely miss our friend....Julie and I were out of town when it all happened and we are sorry to miss the funeral....best wishes always, Charlie ellis
- Charlie Ellis, Savannah, Ga
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the Ford family for the loss of your dear loved one. May you find comfort in the promise at Revelation 21:4 that sickness and death will soon be a thing of the past.
- Mrs. Khan, Snellville, GA
Hell of a guy...we will miss him.
- Cawthorne family, Columbus, GA`
Dear Bruce Jr & Amy, So very sorry to hear of your dads passing. I truly enjoyed working for him at Savannah Oil & Chemical back in the day. He was a very firm and strong man in all his business adventures. I know he will be missed by many. Prayers and Love to you and your families in the days ahead. Lynn Winn (Jervis)Savannah, Georgia
- Mrs Lynn Winn & Family, Savannah, Georgia
My thoughts and condolences for Bruce's passing.
- Stanley Harris, Jr., savannah, ga
Elizabeth... Condolences to you and your family. David Harwell
- David Harwell, Townsend, Ga
Elizabeth we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Bruce was a wonderful man and great friend. We will miss him deeply. Bob and Linda levy
- Bob and Linda Levy, Savannah, GA
Dear Amy and Lee....sending love and prayers at this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss, Amy.
- Kilpatricks, Savannah, Ga
It's been a pleasure knowing Bruce Ford, a true gentleman. Many happy memories!
- Fall Quattlebaum, Savannah, GA
Dear Elizabeth and Family. Our deepest sympathy is with you. Ramona and Howard
- Ramona and Howard Mackinnon, Savannah, Ga
Oh Elizabeth - how sad I am to read of Bruce's passing and want to express my deepest and sincere condolences to you. As you know, I am going through a difficult time with Fran and can not tell her the sad news just yet. However, I know that she would also want me to send you her heartfelt sympathies and to tell you she would have loved to ride in his antique car once more. Love to you - Larry Levow
- Larry Levow, Savannah, GA
So sorry to lose our neighbor, Bruce. Condolences to Elizabeth and family and General Pickett. We will miss seeing Bruce on the mountain.
- Richard and Lucy Morgan, Glenville, NC
Our sincerest condolences to you, Elizabeth. Our thoughts are with you. Linda and Allen Blount
- Linda and Allen Blount, Savannah, GA
We have known and been friends of Bruce for over 50 years and will really miss him. Even though we didn't get to see each other often in recent years we always enjoyed his company ~ he was a lot of fun! Elizabeth, Amy and "Brucie" you have our deepest sympathy and will be remembered in our prayers. Ann & Bill Parker
- Ann & Bill Parker, Snellville, GA
Bruce was a life long friend and I am proud to say he was a "Best Friend". Bruce was a good man and he will honestly be missed. Our heart felt condolences for Elizabeth, Bruce and Amy. Prayers sent
- Jimmy, Tracy, James, Skip and Blake Chance, Savannah, Ga
Elizabeth, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
- Carolyn Beebe, Savannah, Ga
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
