Grant Weston Ford was born on February 20, 2024, at 12:28 p.m. He weighed 1 pound, 3 ounces, and was 11 inches long. During his 10 short days with us, he touched the lives of all who cared for him and was deeply loved by family and friends. Grant began his life as a ministry of faith and is the answer to his parents’ prayers. He taught his mom and dad about adjusting to the unexpected and relying on faith in God’s plan. He loved gripping his mom and dad’s fingers and hearing them talk to him and read Bible stories. He fought hard as a preemie baby, who loved wiggling around and kicking his little feet. He had a feisty personality and was always trying to open his eyes to take in the world around him.

Grant passed away in the arms of his loving parents on March 1, 2024.

He is the son of Ben and Jamie (Disney) Ford of Grandview.

He is survived by his paternal grandparents, Kim and Kenneth Ford of Crossville; maternal grandmother: Christy Disney of Rocky Top; aunts: Emily Ford of Crossville and Kendra Disney of Powell; maternal great-grandparents: Barbara (Disney) Stephens of Clinton, Angela Evans of Powell, and David Ailey of Sevierville; along with many more loving family members.

He was preceded in death by his papaw: John Charles Disney, who welcomed his grandson into the gates of Heaven; and several loving great-grandparents.

Grant’s family would like to thank the physicians, providers, and nurses at Fort Sanders Perinatal Center and East Tennessee Children’s Hospital NICU for the incredible care provided to Grant, Jamie, and Ben during their time with them.

Hatmaker Funeral Home in Rocky Top is in charge of arrangements.