Departed this life March 28, 2017. Kent “Tippy” Ford, age 49, of Richmond. He is survived by his children, Elise Peterson of New York, NY Chaz Ellis and Adrian Robinson; a granddaughter, Jaydin Timpson; his mother, Lillian Ford; one sister, Sabrina Miller; two brothers William "Billie" Ford and Gregory Ford Sr.; aunts and uncles; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; and other relatives and friends among them a devoted Nichele Ford and step daughters Brionne & Benet Nutall. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue where services will be held Wednesday at 11AM. Interment Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia. Family and friends assemble at the funeral home 10:45AM Wednesday.