Roy Dale “Rocky” Ford, 63, passed away on December 29, 2012 in Alamosa, Colorado. A
longtime Alamosa and Great Bend resident, Rocky was born February 27, 1949, in Great
Bend, Kansas, to Ora and Opal Mae (Griffin) Ford. He was a cattle and buffalo rancher and
worked horses for many years. He was a carpenter and plumber, working in construction with
his brother, Bud.

Rocky is survived by his partner, Debbie Dawson of the home, his daughter, Betsy Nagle,
Joplin, MO, and his brothers Marvin Ford and wife Dee of Great Bend, and Bud Ford and
wife JoAnn of Boulder, CO. He is also survived by stepchildren, Adam Shull, Kelly Shull,
Amanda Jackson, Emily Jackson, and Hunter Jackson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his sister Ellen Ora Sparks.

Cremation was selected and a memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, January
12, 2013 at Bryant Funeral Home in Great Bend, Kansas, with a time of fellowship at Ernie’s
Bar and Grill following.

Memorials are designated to Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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Bryant Funeral Home
1425 Patton Road
Great Bend, Kansas 67530