Jerry Fordwas born in Hardin County, Tennessee on August 1, 1942 the son of the late Allen and Susie Austin Ford.Mr. Ford was a medical transcriptionist for Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital for 25 years. He was member of the Church of Christ. During his life he had lived in Hardin County, Tennessee, Memphis, Tennessee for 8 years, and Florence, Alabama for 30 years. He enjoyed UT football, playing dominos, and his computer.Mr. Ford departed this life on February 28, 2008 at the age of 65 years, 6 months, 27 days.He is survived by 2 sisters: Robbie Barrier of Savannah, Tennessee, Gay Nell Benson of Florence, Alabama; 2 brothers: Mondel Ford and Billy Joe Ford both of Savannah, Tennessee.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 sisters: Elgene White of Florence, Alabama, Betty Brewer of Waynesboro, Tennessee.