Bobby Gene Ford Sr., 78, of North Little Rock passed away Sunday, July 25, 2010. He was retired from Morgan's Construction Company in England after 40 years of service. He loved hunting, fishing and his many friends. He is survived by his wife, Vela Ford; two daughters, Tina Ford,of North Little Rock and Cherie' "Sam" Mayfield and husband, Joey, of Cabot; three grandsons, Alex Ford and wife, Temara, Seth and Jacob Mayfield; and one great-grandson, Beau Ford. He was preceded in death by his son, Bobby Gene Ford, Jr., mother, Louise Driskell and sister, Ima Jean Ball. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Thursday in the North Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be 1:00 p.m., at Casa Cemetery in Casa, Arkansas. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh.com.

Published July 27, 2010