Richard W. Ford Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Richard W. Ford of Havana, Illinois, who passed away on January 20, 2024, at the age of 77, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard W. Ford to pay them a last tribute.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Elmer Ford and Genevieve Ford (Dobson); his children, Theresa Abbadusky (Rick) of Clarksville, TN, Leota Carrigan (Fred) of Norris, IL, Thomas Zeglen of Canton, IL, Misty Brown (Dick) of Banner, IL, Kristina Berry of Brereton, IL, Jason Ford of Nashville, TN, Lucas Gebhardt (Kristen) of Springfield, IL and Samuel Donovan (Kristen) of Camp Lejeune, NC; his siblings, Charles Ford of Springfield, OH, Michael Ford (Debbie) of Smithfield, IL, Patrick Ford of Mississippi, Steven "Pete" Ford (Kim) of Ipava, IL, Kenneth Ford (Lori) of Lewistown, IL, James Ford (Billie) of Tennessee, Jean Peters of Astoria, IL. and Debbie Ward (Randy) of Astoria, IL.; his daughter Trisha Smith (Daphne) of Bath, IL; and his sister Janice Dick. He was also cherished by 31 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-granddaughter.
