He is survived by his step-daughter, Emily Ford (husband Claude Jr.). He is the grandfather of Claude III, Christopher (fiancée Christina Redford) and Cheyenne Ford and the late Chad Matthew Ford. A number of nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2011 from 4:00 pm until 5:30 pm at H. C. Alexander Funeral Home in Norco. Memorial services will be held at 5:30 pm from the funeral home with Fr. Terry Becnel officiating.
Arrangements under the direction of H.C. Alexander Funeral Home, Norco, LA.