Preston O. Ford Obituary
We announce the death of Preston O. Ford (Columbus, Ohio), who passed away on September 18, 2026, at the age of 79. Preston will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Preston O. Ford to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Benton Theodore Ford and Frances Evangeline Ford (Snoots). He is survived by: his daughters, Darci Delacruz of Tamarac and Dana R. Armendariz (Raymond) of Saginaw, Michigan; his grandchildren, Mackenzie Morgan, Malena Armendariz, Noah Armendariz and Lauren Armendariz; and his great grandchild Maverick Luongo.
A celebration of life will be held on Friday, September 25th 2026 at 3:00 PM and from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Schoedinger Northwest (1740 Zollinger Rd, Columbus, OH 43221). A graveside service will be held on Saturday, September 26th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Greenwood Cemetery (1413 Greenwood Ave, Zanesville, OH 43701).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions should be made to the Ohio State College of Medicine, Dorothy M. Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute, 473 W. 12th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43210.
