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Samuel Ford III

Passed 08/20/2022

Obituary For Samuel Ford III

Leak and Sons Funeral Home 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave. Chicago, IL 60619

September 2, 2022 Wake: 10:00am ~ 11:00am Funeral: 11:00am ~ 12:00pm


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Veleka S Jones sent The Peace Lily for Samuel Ford III - August 31, 2022

During this time of grief, may the family be encouraged in the legacy that Sam leaves behind of pure love and joy. His smile was brilliant! Love you always, Veleka (Vel), John, and Jonathan Jones

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Beautiful Dreams was sent for Samuel Ford III - August 30, 2022

In loving memory of Sam,

With a heavy heart, I didn't say goodbye to a wonderful man who touched the lives of so many. Sam was a kind, caring and compassionate person who always had a smile and a warm word for everyone he met.

His passing has left a void in my heart, but I am grateful for my time with him and our shared memories. I have known Sam since I was fourteen, and he will always have that #1 special place in my heart. Sam will always be remembered for his unwavering love and devotion to his family and friends, his infectious sense of humor, and his willingness to help others.

Sam's presence was a gift and will be deeply missed. I pray we take comfort in knowing that he is now at peace and reunited with loved ones who have gone before him.

Although we can no longer see Sam's smile or hear his laughter, his memory will live on in the countless lives he touched.

Let us try to honor his legacy by living with the same kindness, compassion, and love that he embodied.

Rest in peace, Sam.

You will forever hold the # 1 place in my heart.

Love #1

My sincere Condolences to his kids and family, I grew up with Sam already have been the perfect Gentleman Sam will be truly miss by many RIH I will keep his Family in my Prayers. Latonya Lewis

Sending my love to the Ford family and to the kids left behind without their loving father. He was full of life and loved to sing. I remember the great years of our marriage and playing sing off with him and the kids going around the room and everyone singing trying to guess what song he was trying to get us to sing. He loved his kids and family and will be truly missed. RIP Ford, Love Denise Ford (Flint, MI)

Our sincere condolences to the entire family and children. Words cannot express how deeply Sam departure hurt our heart. Sam will always be remembered because every part of our home he remodeled in 2019. He was in the hospital and had is counter partner design our kitchen floor by videos different patterns. We were amazed at the outcome. Sam will be truly missed as a friend and his amazing talent. RIP

Love Nenja and Candy (Flint, MI)

My sincere condolences to the entire family and children. Words cannot express our love for Sam. I will always have memories of Sam because every room in my home he remodeled in 2019. RIP Sam and Much Love.

Nenja and Candy (Flint, MI.)

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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