He is survived by his loving wife, Ella Mae Dillard; step-daughters, Rosie Walker and Evelyn Tuttle; step-sons, Charles and Gregory Ford; 14 step-grandchildren, 10 step-great-grandchildren; sisters, Doris Fontaine, Dorothy Roberts, and many loving nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, September 13; 9:00AM-8:00PM and Funeral Service Tuesday, September 14, 12:00PM; all at Evergreen-Washelli Funeral Home 11111 Aurora Ave N. Seattle.