Wade L. Ford

Wade L. Ford, 83, passed away at 6:47 P.M. surrounded by family on November 7, 2016, at San Angelo Community Medical Center. He was born on January 22, 1933, in San Angelo to Wade Ozelle and Zula Mae Armour Ford. He graduated from Lake View High School in 1951 and attended San Angelo College. Wade was a corporal in the United States Army during the Korean conflict. On June 11, 1955, Wade married his high school sweetheart, Betty Sue Cauley, in San Angelo where they have resided for 61 years. They have two daughters. Wade was the co-owner and manager of Ford Brothers Aluminum Body Works. He became involved in auto restoration, specializing in vintage Rolls Royces and other rare cars. He won many trophies and awards for his work, and became renowned for his expertise and craftsmanship in antique automobile restoration. Wade was a member of the Antique Automobile Club of America for over 40 years. He also attended Lifepoint Baptist Church. He was a loyal and trusted friend and a very loving husband, father, and grandfather. Wade was preceded in death by his parents, Wade O. and Zula Ford; an infant sister, Daphne; a brother-in-law, Orval Earl Cauley; and several aunts and uncles. He is survived by his wife, Betty Sue Ford, of San Angelo; his oldest daughter, Brenda King and Son-in-law, Tony, of Flower Mound, TX; his youngest daughter, Stephanie Walden and son-in-law, Chad, of San Angelo; a granddaughter, Lauren King, of Flower Mound, TX; and a grandson, Cole Walden, of San Angelo. Other survivors include: a brother, C.J. Ford, and wife Joyce; and two sisters, Charlene Cauley, and husband Leo; and Betty Butts, and husband, Don all of San Angelo. Brothers and sisters-in-law include: Bob and Patsy Waren, Lehman and Roxie Cauley and Ronnie and Sandra Bruton, all of San Angelo. Wade also has many nephews and nieces as well as many great nephews and great nieces. The Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Friday, November 11, 2016 at Harper Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jay Clatworthy officiating. Burial will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Harper Funeral Home. Nephews will be pallbearers for the service. Family and friends may share condolences and sign the online register book at www.harper-funeralhome.com