Randolph E. Ford, 64, of Ephrata, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2016, at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital after a lengthy illness.
He was born in Philadelphia to the late Warren E. and Bertha A. (Beagle) Ford and was the husband of Glenna A. (Frey) Ford with whom he shared more than 45 years of marriage.
Randolph was a supervisor for Burnham Industries. He was a member of Ephrata Amvets Post #136 and New Holland Legion Club Conestoga Post #662. He enjoyed cooking, was a Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates fan, and loved everything music.
In addition to his wife, Randolph is survived by 2 sons, Michael L. Ford, fiancé of Dawn Bridge of Dallastown, Jarrod L., husband of Alexis (Kandler) Ford of Pottstown; 4 grandchildren, Melissa Martin, Anthony M. Ford, Trevor D. Ford, Landon T. Ford; a great-granddaughter, Gemma A. Truitt; 2 nieces; 3 brothers, Kenneth, husband of Sandy Ford of Ephrata, Gary T., husband of Carmen Ford of Akron, John R., husband of Lillian Ford of CT, and a sister, Paula, wife of Fred Wilske of Ephrata.
He was preceded in death by sister, Mary Mae Ford.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions in Randolph's memory may be made to American Lung Association of PA, Lancaster Outreach Center, 101 Good Drive, Suite 1 Lancaster, PA 17603.
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