Officer Arnold Lee Ford Jr.

Arnold Lee Ford, Jr., son of Arnold Lee Ford, Sr. and Naomi Ford, was born on July 26, 1965. He had five siblings, Sharon Lane, Theodore Smith, Janice Smith, Tony Smith (who preceded him in death), and Michael Ford. He departed this life on July 31, 2016, after a lengthy battle with cancer which he fought for over ten years. He often said, "I'm like a cat, I have 9 lives and I'm going to use them all", which he did. He received his education at Lake Clifton High School in Baltimore. At the age 17, he entered the working world at Burger King, then H&S Bakery, Koppers/Kaynon for 15 years until he was stricken with cancer. After being a survivor, in March 2008, he joined the Baltimore City Police Dept. and was a dedicated officer even during his return of cancer. On May 23, 2009, Arnold met his soulmate, Renee Ford and was married on Januay 8, 2011. They found their church home together at Friendship Baptist Church where he was baptized. One child, Dailen Zuri Ford was born from this union. There were two prior marriages, whereas from the first marriage two children were born, Arnold L. Ford III and Andre L. Ford and adopted her son, Antonio Ford. From the second marriage one child was born, his Princess/daddy girl, Brianna S. Ford. Arnold made numerous friends wherever he went and will be truly missed by everyone who knew him. He was a hard worker, true friend, a wonderful father, uncle, cousin and a dedicated, loving, caring husband to his wife whom he affectionately called "Baby" and she to him. They were a match made from heaven. The love they had and showed for one another was noticed by everyone who knew them. He was dedicated son to his parents. He deeply loved his mother Naomi and father Arnold, Sr., and even during his illness made it a point to visit his dad every weekend at Perry Point. He was a devoted son-in-law to the late Robert White, Sr. whom he passionately called "Dad". He gave him baths, prepared puree meals and so much more. He leaves to mourn: his dedicated devoted wife, Renee T. Ford, who diligently took care of him through his illness and stayed by his side; four sons, Arnold L. Ford, III, Andre L. Ford, Antonio L. Ford and Dailen Z. Ford; devoted daughter, Brianna Ford; three stepdaughters, Teresa White, Dira Hansen and Tashia Perry; his devoted parents, Arnold, Sr. and Naomi Ford; two grandchildren, Makayla and Andre Ford, Jr.; two sisters, Sharon Lane and Janice Smith; two brothers, Theodore Smith and Michael Ford; four brothers-in-law, five sisters-in-law; great-aunt, Leona Ford-Price; devoted cousin, Jerry Thaxton; best friend, Larry Kimble; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces/nephews, great-nieces/nephews, other relatives and friends.

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Officer Arnold Lee Ford Jr.

July 26, 1965 - July 31, 2016