Raymond A. Ford, 67, a resident of Hudson died June 20,2015 at Bayonet Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born June 13,1948 in St. Mary's County, Maryland. Came to Florida in 1979. He was employed by Argo Ready Mix USA, he worked in the concrete business for over 35 years. He was preceded in death by his father James E. Ford and half brother James E. Ford Jr. He is survived by his wife Kathy J. Ford of Hudson, his mother and step-father Mabel and Robert Heflin of Hudson, adopted daughter Maria Brent of Tampa, sister and brother in law Janice and Terald Price of Maryland, half sister Rita Woody of Virginia, Kathy Heflin of Maryland and half brother Robert Heflin Jr.of Virginia . He is also survived by his 2 brothers in law and their wives of Florida, 2 nieces, 1 nephew.