Michael W. Ford

October 28, 1949 - October 16, 2021

Michael W. Ford, age 71, of Cape Girardeau, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at his residence. He was born on October 28, 1949 to Amos and Vella (Kraust) Ford in Cape Girardeau. Michael married Judy Farrow on November 17, 1986 and she survives. Michael worked for many years in the petroleum industry. He retired from Mid South Petroleum, and previously had worked for Vicar and Pete Cutsinger. Michael proudly served our country in the United States Army as a mechanic, served on the Fort Lewis Funeral Detail Team, and was a former member of the American Veterans Association. He served as the first president for the East Cape County Volunteer Fire Department. Michael also loved music and was the bass player in the band, “The Beer Powered Jukebox.” Besides his wife, survivors include his two daughters, Penny (Allen) Smith and Easton Meyer; his three sons, Doug Ford, Dwayne Ford, and Gabe (Whitley) Ford; two brothers, Steve Ford and Jeff Ford; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives. Michael was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Tim Ford. A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, October 22, 2021 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Crain Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau. A brief service will follow with Rev. Wavis Jordan officiating. The service will conclude with military honors at 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family ask that you please send donations to St Jude Children’s Hospital. Arrangements have been entrusted to Crain Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Cape Girardeau.