Ford, John Elijah “Eli”

Lifelong Soddy Daisy Resident Loved The Outdoors And Music

  • Tuesday, August 13, 2019
Eli Ford
Eli Ford

John Elijah “Eli” Ford, 25, of Soddy Daisy, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2019.  

He was a lifelong resident of Soddy Daisy. Eli loved the outdoors, music and was a loyal friend and brother. He was such a loving son.  

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Marvin H. Ford and Dorothy R. Ford, Billy G. Hickman and Janice Hodges Hickman; aunt, Karajo Hickman and uncle, Scott Hickman.

Survivors are his parents, Angela Renee Hickman Qualls (Ken) and Ken Ford (Shelba); brother, Alex Ford (Jameika Ford); step-brothers, Kenny Qualls and Bradley Qualls (Meredith); niece, Kaylee Qualls; aunts, Kim Gay (Brian), Kathy Street (Jerry), Kerrie Hickman; several cousins and extended family and lifelong friend Taylor Perkey; girlfriend, Hillary Brennan and daughter, Emma.

Services will be on Friday, Aug. 16, at 6 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Calvin Nunley officiating.  

Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. on Friday before the service at the funeral home.

Condolences and memories can be shared at www.williamsonandsons.com.

Arrangements are by Williamson and Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy Daisy, Tn. 37379.

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