Thomas Ford Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Thomas Ford (Kinston, North Carolina). Thomas, born on July 7, 1936, passed away on November 8, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Thomas for his warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While he will be deeply missed, the influence he had on the lives around him remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Thomas’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences he brought to the world.
He is survived by: his brother Jimmy; his former wife Margie Applebee; his children, Howard (Michelle) of Mount Olive, Mike (Lori) of Wilmington and Susan Cotter (Michael) of Raleigh; his family, Derek Burkett of Kinston and Tracey Adams (Eric) of Wilsonville, Alabama.; his friend Ray Respass; and his wife Lolly Burkett. He is also survived by five children, eighteen grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 21st 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Faith Fellowship Church (2278 Pauls Path Rd, Kinston, NC 28504).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Faith Fellowship Church at 2278 Pauls Path, Kinston, N.C. 28504, St. John's Masonic Lodge at 1810 N. Heritage St., Kinston, N.C. 28501 or, Sudan Shriners Children's Hospital at P.O. Drawer 12829, New Bern, N.C. 28561.
