Milton D. Ford transitioned from this earthly life to his Heavenly life with the Father on August 4, 2017 at the Blessed age 67 at his home.  He was born September 27, 1949 in Little Rock, AR and raised in Jacksonville.  He was well known in his early years for his phenomenal basketball skills being in countless news articles and winning numerous awards.  That same extraordinary spirit of excellence propelled him into top positions as a salesman, real estate agent and bail bondsman until eventually starting his own business in 2004, Milton D. Ford Bail Bond Inc.  From his business, he employed several agents and bonded thousands of people.He was proceeded in death by his parents Frank and Jearldean Ford, one sister, Christine Fulton, and two nephews, Glen Ford, Jr. and Kenton Jackson.  He leaves behind to cherish his memory his children Michele Curd, Cynthia (Darrell) Maxwell, Anthony (Linda) Upchurch, DaShonn (Shannon) Ford and Douglas (Lindsey) Ford; ex-wife Belynda Jefferies; siblings Adrian Ford, Glen Ford Sr., Patsy (Charles) Cole, Tena Jackson, Rosalyn (Bill) Daniels; aunts Loleta Bea Sanders and Lenoria (Sylvester) Watson; fourteen grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren; and a host of relatives and friends. He was an inspiration to many and made an impact on all that met him.  He said what he meant and he meant what he said.  His word was his bond. Visitation August 12, 2017 10:00 am with service immediately following at 11:00 am. Both held at Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church 1400 S. Ringo Street Little Rock. Superior Funeral Services 5017 E. Broadway North Little Rock (501) 945-9922. Trudean Long Brown "Providing Services Your Family Deserves."