OUTMemphis mourns the loss of Molitor Ford.
Mr. Ford was an advocate for LGBTQ people in the Mid-South whose work will continue to make an impact for years to come.
“Roy Molitor Ford, Sr. died on February 25 in Memphis, surrounded by his family. Born in Marvell, Arkansas on December 18, 1939 to Mary and Roy Ford, he graduated from the University of Arkansas and lived, worked, and reared his family in Memphis.
Molitor will never be forgotten for the expansive and joyous manner in which he lived his life. Though gifted with great business acumen, he passionately loved the arts, all things beautiful, animals, and his family and friends. His humor was legend, and occasionally outrageous; his interest in others was deep and genuine; and his generosity of spirit and resources affected many people known and unknown.
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Molitor spent his later years dividing his time between Memphis and New York City where he and his spouse, F. M. “Buddy” Stallings, enjoyed their friends, their families, and their beloved dog Gretchen, who never left his side. Molitor delighted in Buddy’s life as a priest and gave unending support to his various ministries.
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In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103, Church Health Center in Memphis at PO Box 41527, Memphis, TN 38174 or Alaqua Animal Refuge at 914 Whitfield Road, Freeport, FL 32439.”
This is an abridged obituary. To read the full obituary, click here.
