Austin David Ford, 14, of Hayes, passed away unexpectedly on July 6, 2026.
He was born on Jan. 31, 2012 to Elmore David Ford Jr. and Kathryne Preston Wright.
Survivors include his parents; his stepfather, James Wright; his siblings, Isiah Ford, Meleia Ford, Aubrie Wright, River Ford and Braiden Wright; maternal grandparents, Jack and Kathy Preston, and paternal grandmother, Sheila Morris.
A celebration of life service was held at Hogg Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 22. The inurnment was private.
Hogg Funeral Home & Crematory, Gloucester Point, was in charge of arrangements.