CHATHAM—It is with profound sadness that his family shares the passing of Paul Henry Ford, Jr., 84, of Chatham. He was surrounded by his loving family when he went to meet his Lord and Savior March 16, 2025. He was a cherished son, brother, father, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to many. He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, 1959–1963, member of the American Legion, and bell ringer for the Salvation Army. He enjoyed sprint car racing, M&Ms, listening to bluegrass gospel music and relaxing on his front porch.
He will be greatly missed by: his beloved longtime companion, May Decker; his children, Paul (Barb) Ford, Scott (Shawni) Ford, John Ford (predeceased), and Heather (James) Bell and May’s sons, James and Craig Decker and their families; his beloved grandchildren, Calvin, Jarrod, Scotty, Shelby, Jacob, Jordon, Kailynn, Hannah and their families; his great-grandchildren; Hannah Ford, former wife and mother of his children, and numerous extended family and loved ones.
All who knew him are invited to celebrate him, a man who was loved deeply and will be greatly missed, at the Wenk Funeral Home, Chatham, Sunday, March 23, 2025 from 1 to 3 p.m. There, family and friends will gather to honor his memory and rejoice in the promise of everlasting life.
2 Timothy 4:7—”I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”
In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to:
Alzheimer’s Association, 225 North Michigan Ave. 17th Floor, Chicago, IL 60601, 800-272-3900, alz.org or Community Hospice, 310 South Manning Blvd, Albany 12208, 518-724-0242, communityhospice.org. For online condolences visit wenkfuneralhome.com.
