Beau Wyatt Ford's Obituary
Beau Wyatt Ford, 34, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019, at his residence.
Beau was born August 19, 1984, in Danville, to Brett Alan and Julie Kathleen (Smith) Ford. Beau was a handy man and Jack of all trades. He was a wild spirited man just like the horses he loved to care for.
He is survived by his three sons, Roy “Turtle” Ford of Decatur, IL, Skylar Ford of Justice, IL and Josh Gosney of Decatur, IL; his mother, Julie (Eric) Harmon of Decatur, IL and his father, Brett Ford of Decatur, IL; three brothers, Joshua (Adri) Ford of Decatur, IL, Cody Ford of Decatur, IL and Drew (Danielle) Ford of Freeport, IL; his maternal grandmother, Mary Verna Smith of Decatur, IL; and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Roy Gene Ford and Shirley June Thilmony; and his maternal grandfather, Robert Eugene Smith.
Honoring Beau Ford wishes cremation services will be provided by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. No services are planned at this time. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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