He was born in Canton, to George H. Ford, and Frances (Anderson) Ford. They preceded him in death as well and a sister Ruth Ann Ford, and a grandson Lakota Ford.
He is survived by two sons, Daryl (Valorie) Ford of Petersburg and Darrin Ford of Bushnell, sister Charolotte (Richard) Lafary, five grandchildren, Kimberly Thomas, Shelby Ford, George C. (Kristine McQuern) Ford, Joshua Ford, and Haidyn Hale, and seven great grandchildren, Tori, Abe, Gabby, Elijah, Zachariah “Z”, George W. “Wesley”, and Easton.
First and foremost, George was a devoted father who provided for his family any way he could. He worked for Midland Coal Company as a truck driver and was a proud member of Painters District Council 58 Local 90. He loved farming the family land with his father, always on his John Deere tractors. With his sister Charlotte, he operated Golden Acres Retirement Home in Canton, where his warm stories and easy way with people left a lasting impression. Most of all, George cherished his family and every moment spent with them.
A funeral service will be held at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton on Monday, May 4, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will immediately follow at Wiley Cemetery in Ellisville.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
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