John Edward Ford

John attended The Passaic County Vocational and Technical Institute located in Wayne, NJ graduating in 1981 with a major in Automotive Technology. He had a special passion for installing and repairing audio and surround systems in cars and homes. John loved music and this love often trigger fond memories for him. On one occasion he met a hairdresser who he readily recognized as a former singer. He went on to recite not only the group she performed with but every song she had ever recorded.

John shared a special bond with his mother and was always readily available to assist her. During each move he was always by her side painting or hanging draperies, anything to ensure her house became a home. Her dislike of ironing motivated John to take over that assignment for her.

His bubbly personality and infection smile brought joy and laughter to those around him. He also loved fried chicken hot or cold. As a teenager John’s special affection for elderly ones moved him to anonymously shovel their driveways and sidewalks. Those humble gestures helped define the loving person he was. He will be sorely missed.

John is preceded in death by parents John Edward Perkins and Pearl Ford Onque, Stepfather Donald Henry Onque Sr., two brothers Donald Henry Onque Jr., and Carl Edward Onque. He is survived by sisters Joy Ford-Smith (Mateo) of Mooresville, NC, Terraine Ford of Florida, Nytasha Onque of Richmond, VA, Alanthia Onque Goodman of Easton, PA (Raymond), and Jaquetta Onque of Charlotte, NC. Uncles Howard Ford (Catherine) Albert Ford (Linda) and Edward Ford of NJ, along with a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

John had no biological children but considered Almalik Ras Wilcher his son whom he raised as a child.

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