Hobart Toby Ford, Jr.

Dr. Hobart 'Toby' Ford, Jr., age 71, of Newport, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2015. Toby was born October 12, 1943, attended Newport Grammar School, and graduated from Cocke County High School in the Class of 1961, where he captained the football, basketball, and baseball teams. He also played Babe Ruth Little League Sports and continued with the Connie Mack League where the pro-scouts wanted him to sign to play baseball. However, his father informed the scouts Toby was only 16 years old and they would have to wait until he graduated from college. Following his high school graduation, he entered Mars Hill College for his freshman year and later transferred to Carson-Newman College. Prior to his college graduation, he volunteered in the United States Army in whose service he earned many commendations, including the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal w/Device 60, Good Conduct Medal. His expert ability with the M14 also earned him recognition of the highest rank. His time in the service first took him to Germany. He later volunteered for service in Vietnam where he transported ammunition and medical supplies. After completing his tour of duty, Toby returned to college and he graduated from Maryville College in 1968, then entered the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry in Memphis where he graduated with honors in 1972. Following his graduation he returned to Newport to practice dentistry alongside his father, Dr. Hobart Ford, Sr., and practiced there until the day of his death. Toby was a dedicated and caring dentist, who greatly enjoyed traveling. He was an avid reader and sports enthusiast who loved meeting new people and making friends wherever he went. He will be remembered for his quick wit and pride in his family. One of the main things "Pops" delighted in was spending Sunday afternoons with his grandsons Aiden and Collin. Toby and Charles Benson formed the Tennessee Travelers which was a part of the AAU (Amateur Athletic Union). He loved coaching his sons in Little League sports and was a big supporter of all Cocke County Sports. He loved attending all their athletic events. In addition to his love and support of both school and recreational sports, Toby was also keenly interested in Cocke County's education system and took pride when his father was memorialized by the naming of the Dr. Hobart Ford, Sr. Adult High School. He was a former member of First Baptist Church of Newport, where he was baptized as a young boy. He was presently attending First Baptist Church in Jefferson City, where he and his wife were married in 1969. He was preceded in death by his parents Hobart Ford, Sr. and Josephine Taylor Ford. He is survived by his wife of 46 years Beauanne Brummett Ford, daughter Kirsten Thomas ((Bill) of South Carolina, sons Isaac Hunter Ford of Newport and Hobart Beau (Amelia) Ford of Jefferson City; grandchildren William and Jonathan Thomas and Aiden and Collin Ford; brother Alfred 'Butch' (Mary) Ford of Newport; cousin Hugh P. Taylor of Newport; and several other loving family and friends. The family would like to thank his loyal staff, several of whom have been with him for the major portion of the 43 years of his Newport practice, caring for his many patients, some being the third generation. Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, October 9, 2015, in Manes Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Gene Wilder and Rev. Mike Elkins officiating. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Friday at Manes Funeral Home prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances may be sent to the American Kidney Foundation, 6110 Executive Boulevard, Suite 1010, Rockville, MD 20842, VFW Post 5266, 2503 E. Andrew Johnson Hwy., Morristown, TN 37814, or to the American Diabetes Association. Family and friends may sign the guest register online at www.manesfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Manes Funeral Home

Hobart Toby Ford, Jr.

October 12, 1943 - October 5, 2015