Farmington – Norman G. Ford, 95, of Farmington died at 10:50 a.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2015, at Country Comfort in Elmwood.
He was born on July 30, 1919, in rural Oak Hill to George and Effie (Ries) Ford. He married Alice Louise Jones on March 28, 1945, in Peoria. She preceded him in death on September 17, 2000.
He is survived by three children, Jeanie (Herb) Stufflebeam of Staunton, Bonnie (Jim) Northrup of Elmwood, and Rev. Gary (Claire) Ford of Pekin; ten grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Harold Ford; and one grandson, Jeffrey Ford Stufflebeam.
Norman was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, serving his country in the South Pacific during WWII. He worked for Caterpillar as a tool grinder, retiring in 1980, after 37 years of service. He was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Farmington American Legion Post #140, where he was a past Commander. He was a member of the Farmington United Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Farmington United Methodist Church, where visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services. Burial, with military honors, will be at Yates City Cemetery. Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Farmington YWCA Lunch with Friends, 111 N. Ave. A, Canton, IL 61520 or to Farmington Rescue 1100, 49 N. Cone St., Farmington, IL 61531.
Online condolences may be posted at www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
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