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Lance Ford Obituary

Lance A. Ford

Lance A. Ford, 42, Lawrence, KS, died Saturday, December 14, 2013. Lance was born July 18, 1971 in Kansas City, KS and was a graduate of Shawnee Mission Northwest and University of Kansas with a Business Administration degree in 1993. Lance was a Branch Manager for Countrywide Home Loans in Lawrence. He was preceded in death by grandparents Genevieve Ford, Earnest Ford and Everett Ray. Lance is survived by his wife, Tammy, three sons, Sullivan, Clayton and Maxwell, three step daughters, Taylor and McKenzie Fruits and Lorrin McElroy, his mother and stepfather, Alberta and Mike Brown, his father, Roger Ford, a brother Ethan Ford and wife Brandy, 4 stepbrothers and their wives, Matthew and Kathy Brown, Patrick and Caroline Brown, Randy and Stacy Sharp, Scott and Mandy Sharp, his maternal grandmother Geneva Ray and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many good friends.

Memorial Services will be at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 18, at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 7740 Lackman Rd., Lenexa, KS with the visitation from 4-5:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the Lance Ford Children's Education Fund in care of the Porter Funeral Home, 8535 Monrovia, Lenexa, KS 66215

(Condolences may be expressed at: www.porterfuneralhome.com Arrangements: Porter Funeral Homes & Crematory, 8535 Monrovia, Lenexa, KS (913) 438-6444

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Dec. 17, 2013.
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If it weren't for Lance back in the 90s, we never would have bought our first home. He was a good person. God bless him & his family.

Larry & Jessica Devers

December 19, 2013

Tammy, you are in my thoughts and prayers!

Caroline Cunningham

December 18, 2013

Tammy, I am so sorry to hear of Lance's passing. I always enjoyed being in his company and he will be missed by so many. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

Dan Dunbar

December 18, 2013

Tammy
Steve and I are so sorry to hear about Lance passing. Please know that out thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Jennifer and Steve Allen

Jennifer Allen

December 17, 2013

Roger,
We are so very sorry for your loss

Bill and Jo Edman

December 17, 2013

Bill Edman

December 17, 2013

Tammy,
Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,
may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow and May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead. XOXO !!!

Mark Sowders and Robert Ray

December 17, 2013

So sad to hear this news. My thoughts and prayers go out to all his family and friends.

Jodi Lee

December 17, 2013

I am so sorry to hear this news. I knew Lance from my days as a Realtor and later we worked together at Briggs. He was always smiling and ready to lend a hand. He will be missed by many. Wendy (Votaw) Traul

Wendy Traul

December 17, 2013

Tammy, I am so sorry to hear this. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

Carrie Sinks

December 17, 2013

Lance was a great guy and greater manager. I enjoyed working with him on projects and daily business and am quite saddened to hear of his passing. My best goes to Tammy and the children.

David Omar

December 17, 2013

Sad news for us both.
Gary and Helen

Gary Richards

December 16, 2013

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