Eugene Cornelius "Neil" Ford

Mr. Eugene Cornelius “Neil” Ford, age 78, a lifelong resident of Cave City, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the Medical Center of Bowling Green. He was born in Cave City, on January 8, 1948, a son of the late Eugene Cornelius, Sr. and Jewell Maxine McCoy Ford. He attended Cave City Christian Church. He held a bachelor’s degree in business management and was a retiree of Sumitomo. Neil enjoyed sports and especially playing golf, as well as, doing crossword puzzles and watching old movies in his spare time.

He is survived by his ex-wife, Carol Ford of Cave City; two sons, Eric Cornelius Ford and Ian McCoy Ford, both of Cave City; Lifelong Friends, Carl Davis, Jr. and Vivian Gardner.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a lifelong friend, Joe B. Gardner.

Graveside Services will be conducted on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at Cave City Cemetery, with burial to follow. Brother Freddy Paul will officiate the services.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cave City Christian Church, and mailed to 300 Broadway Street, Cave City, Kentucky 42127.

Bob Hunt Funeral Chapel is honored to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Neil and his family at this time.