He was survived by a son, his mother Melba Ford, his father James Ford, three sisters Sheral VanDyke Lori Simmons and Kimberly Ford.
Born in Gardena Ca. his family moved to the central valley when he was a year old. He moved around the valley and foothills until 1995 when he finally settled in Hanford. He worked as a journeyman carpenter for several years.
Wesley will be laid to rest in a private ceremony.