Mr. Ford was born March 29, 1947 in Charleston S.C., son of the late Edward Thomas and Helen Wrenn Ford. He was also preceded in death by a brother Eddie Ford.
Visitation will be Saturday, September 20, 2014 from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at the McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe.
Services to celebrate the life of David will be Sunday, September 21, 2014 at 3:30 P.M. at Beulah Presbyterian Church, with Reverend Robert Talisin officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Ellen Rorie Ford of the Home, one son: Daniel A. Ford and wife Rachelle of Harrisburg N.C., two granddaughters: Rylee and Addison Ford.
The family suggests that memorials be made to Beulah Presbyterian Church, 8305 Landsford Road, Monroe N.C. 28112.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcewenmonroechapel.com.
McEwen Funeral Home and Cremation Service is serving the family of Mr. Ford.