Christopher Michael Ford (Chris), age 47, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, died unexpectedly, on Saturday, December 13, 2025. Chris was preceded in death by his father, Mike Ford.

Chris was born on November 1, 1978, in Lawton, Oklahoma to Karen Ford and Mike Ford. Chris graduated from Lawton High School and attended Cameron University graduating with a degree in Elementary Education. During his college years, Chris worked at Comanche County Memorial Hospital laboratory along with his mother, Karen, and a lot of other laboratory "moms' who loved him, dearly. Chris was an elementary school teacher in Plano, Texas before transitioning to being an insurance agent with HealthMarkets Insurance.

Chris was a strong follower of Christ and lived his life loving and caring for his friends and family.

He loved the NFL and Oklahoma University (OU) football. Chris loved "working out" and was an active member of Koda Native Gym in Bethany, OK.

Chris was a dog lover. His dogs, Chase, Bailey, and Belle (passed) were considered family.

Chris is survived by his mom, Karen Ford, two brothers, Josh Ford and Braedon Ford, two sisters (in law) Elka Ford (wife of Josh) and Valerie Ford (wife of Braedon), 3 nieces, Kassandra (Kass) and Sydney

(children of Josh and Elka) and Abigael Ford (daughter of Braedon and Valerie).

Chris is also survived by two aunts, Patricia Johnson, Bonney Lake, WA and Marcia Matus, Sunnyvale, TX. Cousins: Whitney Cromwell (Patricia) and husband, Jeff; Deanna Cheynne (Marcia) (deceased) and husband, Mark, Royse City; Michael Embrey (Marcia) and wife, Kerri, Royse City, TX; and Cindy Andrews (Marcia) and husband, Jason, Sunnyvale, TX.

His extended family includes the Koda Native gym team and his HealthMarkets team.

Chris was a passionate member of the Oklahoma City fitness and recovery communities. His extended family of Koda Native was very important to him and well loved by him. He was a part of the organizational team that established the Koda Native Softball Team.

Chris was a dedicated insurance agent with HealthMarkets Insurance. He assisted individuals and families in securing essential coverage with integrity and care.

Chris was a compassionate soul whose generosity and unwavering support profoundly influenced countless lives. He was known for his boundless compassion, support to friends and everyone that he encountered through his profession, gym community, and recovery advocacy.

He will be sorely missed, but his legacy of integrity, hard work, commitment to loving and supporting others with "live on".

The family would like to thank Koda Native gym for their friendship, compassion, and demonstration of their love and respect for Chris. We would also like to thank Chris's team from HealthMarkets Insurance Agency for their help and friendship during this trying time.

Memorial Service will be at 10am, January 2, 2026 at Mercer-Adams Chapel; 3925 N. Asbury Ave., 73008

Interment will be at 1 pm, January 3, 2026 at Sunset Memorial Gardens; 8900 NW Cache Rd., 73505.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the house of worship or community service of your choice.