Predeceased by son David C. Ford in July 2006. Survived by son R. Steven Ford, daughters Julie Ford, Susan (Brett) Haglin, Kelly (Erick) Heilman, Marybeth (Tom) Nichols, wife Patricia, step-daughter Paula Augenstein and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dearly loved and missed by all.
Funeral Mass Friday July 27, 9:30 a.m. at Church of the Divine Child, 1055 North Silvery Lane, Dearborn. Millitary honors burial at 12:30 p.m. at Great Lakes National Cemetery, 4200 Belford Rd., Holly.
Memorial donations to Michigan Parkinson's Foundation at www.parkinsonsmi.org. Share memories with the family at: www.leememorialparkfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements under the direction of Hodges Funeral Home at Lee Memorial Park, 12777 State Road 82, Fort Myers, Florida 33913.