William Darrell Ford age 76, of Benton, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025. He was born May 18, 1948 in Hot Springs. Darrell served in the US Army Reserves. Darrell was a retired Automotive Technician. He loved working in his yard full of beautiful flowers. He loved hunting and fishing with family and friends. He loved spending time with his family and grandkids.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Marjorie and Bill Ford.

Survivors, wife of 55 years Diann Burks Ford, of Benton, AR; daughters and sons-in-law, Shelly (Kevin) George, of Benton, AR; Millie (Doug) Allen, of Dewitt, AR; Melissa (Kevin) Lambert, of Benton, AR; sister, Sherry (Tom) Haley,  brothers, Mike ( Nancy) Ford, and Randy Ford, grandchildren, Zackery George, of Benton; Jesse George, of Benton; Marlie  Balding (Brandon), of Benton; Kelsey Crouse (Kaleb), of Benton; Landry Maleah Lambert, of Benton; Gage Currie (Carlee), great-grandchildren, Landry Balding and Emmitt Balding, Savvy Currie.

Services will be 10:00 AM Tuesday at Ten Mile Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 10:00 AM before the services. Minister will be Dr. Rick Grant. Burial will follow at Center hill Cemetery.

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