Michael “Mike” Craig Ford-age 57 of New Tazewell, born February 21, 1963 passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. Mike was saved at an early age and was a member of MCM Baptist Church. Mike enjoyed life from playing with his grandchildren, taking care of his mother, building something or helping his cousins work in the tobacco field. He is preceded in death by his wife, Pasty Miracle Ford, parents, Rev. Roffie and Lourene Widner Ford; sister, Tammy Ford Bailey; brothers, Jeffery and Kevin Ford.

Survivors: two sons, Christopher Ford and family of Jefferson City; Michael Craig Ford of Barstow, California; daughter, Jessica Miracle and her precious children. Brother and sister-in-law, Jimmy and Linda Ford and family of Washburn. Special nephew, Lucas Bailey. Special thanks to Keith and Lori Ford for all their love and friendship. To Mike and family over the years. Several cousins and other loving friends and relatives.

Family and friends will meet at 1:45 P.M. Tuesday at Shoemaker Cemetery, New Tazewell for graveside and interment service at 2 P.M. Tuesday, July 7, 2020, Rev. Tommy Russell, Rev. Junior Snelson officiating with music by Brenda Reed. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.