BOBBY E. FORD, 79, of Huntington, husband of Belinda Ford, passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2012 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was born on January 11, 1933 in the Washington, D.C / Virginia area. In addition to his wife, he is survived by their children, Nikki (Chris) Dever of IL, Melanie (Wayne) Smith of Huntington, Amy (Gene) McPherson of SC, Bobby (Lacey) Ford of Huntington, and Stephanie (Chris) Morgan of Huntington; his children, Wanda Norwood and Mitch Ford of Atlanta; grandchildren Josh, David, Ashley, Aaron, Savanna, T.J., Garret, Emmaleigh, Kristen, Tori, Mallory, Josh, Chelsie, Trevor, Brady, Brogan, and Lukas; sister, Joanne Harrington of VA; very special niece who he thought of as a daughter, Deanna Wilson; very special sister-in-law, Marcia Mansfield. Mr. Ford was a retired painter and paper hanger and a member of the Painters Union Local 813. His wife, children and grandchildren were the loves of his life. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 27, 2012 at 2:00 PM at Beard Mortuary with Pastor Chris Ward officiating. Friends may call on Wednesday evening from 6 – 8 PM at the mortuary.