Grandson of Pioneer Preacher Succumbs At Farmers Branch

Howard M. Ford, Farmers Branch Farmer and grandson of the late Isaac Webb, who was believed to be the first Methodist preacher in Dallas County, died Thursday.
Mr. Ford's ancestors were among the first settlers in Dallas County. Webb's Chapel, one of the first churches in the county, was founded in Farmers Branch in 1844 by Isaac Webb.
Mr. Ford is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ella Ford; four sons, Maynard Ford, Perry Ford  and Howard Ford Jr. of Farmers Branch, and Bill Ford of San Antonio; six daughters, Mrs. John D. Kirby, Dallas; Mrs. L. G. Winder, Texas City; Mrs. T. L. Thurlow, Dayton, Ohio, and Dorothy Ford and Dolores Ford of Farmers Branch; two brothers, W. I. Ford and Guss Ford, of Dallas; and a sister, Mrs. R. P. Brent, Dallas
Funeral services will be at his home at 11 a.m. Saturday

The Dallas Morning News - March 11, 1938
Submitted by Edward Lynn Williams

Howard Ford Passes to Great Beyond

Howard M. Ford of Farmers Branch died at his home there. March 10, 1938. Funeral services were held at the home Saturday morning at 11 o'clock. Rev's. Oliver and Trone conducting the services. Mr. Ford was a member of the Methodist church and Rev. Oliver is the present pastor and Rev. Trone the former pastor of the Methodist church to which he belonged. Mr. Ford was a grandson of Isaac Webb, thought to be the first preacher to locate in Dallas County and interment was made in the Webb Chapel cemetery located on the old home place of Mr. and Mrs. Webb. Pall bearers were: Arthur L. Mayes, Gibson Taylor, Roy Rasberry, Estill Maberry, Thomas Reeder, and Jack Clark.

Howard M. Ford was born Nov. 5, 1877 and died March 10, 1938. He was 60 years, four months, and five days of age at the time of his death.

Mr. Ford survived by his wife, Mrs. Ella Ford: four sons, Maynard Ford, Perry Ford and Howard Ford Jr. of Farmers Branch and Bill Ford of San Antonio: six daughters, Mrs. John D. Kirby, Dallas: Mrs. L. G. Winder, Texas City: Mrs. T. L. Thurlow, Dayton, Ohio: and Dorothy, Evelyn and Dolores Ford of Farmers Branch: two brothers, W. T. Ford and Gus Ford, of Dallas, and a sister, Mrs. R. P. Brent, Dallas.

The floral offering was most wonderful. Seventy-three wreaths and sprays were sent by relatives and friends.

Those from away in attendance at the funeral were: Lieut and Mrs. Thos. L. Thurlow of Dayton, Ohio: Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Winder, Texas City: Bill Ford, San Antonio: Ox Higgins, Austin: Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Newton, Ft. Worth: Russell Newton, Houston: Mrs. Hester Cook and Mrs. Lena Carlton, Gladewater and Mrs. Browning Holden. Lubbock. About fifty from Dallas, and a large number from Carrollton and surrounding town.

The Carrollton Chronicle - March 18, 1938
Submitted by Betty Lou (Stanley) Dennis

Howard M. Ford
1877 - 1938

Webb Chapel Cemetery, Farmers Branch, Dallas County, Texas