Grayling LaShawn Ford Obituary
We bid farewell to Grayling LaShawn Ford (Kannapolis, North Carolina), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 8, 2025 at the age of 43. Grayling touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his father George Grayling Smith; and his sister Khamilia Ford. He is survived by: his mother Angela Ford of Salisbury, NC; his sisters, Antoinette Ford of Martins Ferry, OH, Chantel Barkley of Salisbury, NC and Demrest Barkley of New Orleans, LA; his grandfather James Ford of Harrisburg, NC; his great-uncles, Buford Ford of Concord, NC, Phillip Ford of Concord, NC and Harry Ford of Concord, NC; his great-aunt Mable Fulton (Lewis) of Durham, NC; and his siblings' children, Cinquayvion Ford, Khambrion Ogelsby and Khy'Angela Ford. He is also survived by cousins, other relatives, and friends.
Visitation was held on Friday, July 18th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Clark Funeral Home Chapel (923 Indiana St, Kannapolis, NC 28083). A funeral service was held on Friday, July 18th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
