Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at Hathorn Funeral Home in Columbia for William Andrew Ford, 36, of Columbia, who passed away Sunday, December 8, 2019 in Pensacola, Florida. Interment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery. Dr. Bryant Barnes will officiate. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at Hathorn Funeral Home.

As a life-long resident of Marion county, Will was an avid outdoorsman from the time he could walk. As a young man, he was baptized at First Baptist Church in Columbia. He grew up loving to play baseball. When he got older, he became a faithful provider for his wife and kids. He was a very hard worker, having spent the past 6 years with M.D.R Construction. When he wasn't working, every chance he got, you could find him in the woods. He was a loving husband, father, son, and brother.

He was preceded in death by his Grandparents who loved him dearly, Walter Dude & Ruby Merle Ford, Mary Nell Price.

He is survived by his Wife, Bree Turnage Ford; three Daughters, Addie Claire Ford, Au'Bree Rainn Ford, Addilyn Ry'Ann Ly; his Parents, William Jerry & Regina Price Ford; one Brother, Benjamin Allen Ford (Emily Griner); one Nephew, Hunter Anthony Ford; his In-laws, Blaine & Melissa Garrett.

Pallbearers will be Dustin Aultman, David Johnson, Jerry Sikes, Zeal Sistrunk, Taylor Turnage, and Tyler Turnage. Honorary pallbearers will be Hunter Ford, Jessie Ford, Tommy Ford, Blaine Garrett, and Danny Price.

In lieu of flowers, anyone wishing to donate to his daughters' college fund may contact Bree Turnage Ford or Jerry & Regina Ford.

Hathorn Funeral Home in Columbia is in charge of the arrangements. Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.hathornfuneralhome.com.