Edward "Bob" Ford

Edward (Bob as he was known) Ford, devoted and loving husband of Jean (Sharp) Ford for 61 years, passed away on January 28, 2018 at the Life Care Center, Cape Girardeau. He was 84 years old. Bob was born in Amsterdam, New York on April 27, 1933 to Edward and Kathleen Ford. He graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch High School in Amsterdam. He then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and flew on a C119 cargo plane as flight engineer for four years flying all over Europe and parts of Asia. After his discharge, he married Jean Sharp on July 8, 1956 in Amsterdam, New York. They were blessed with four wonderful children; Leonard (Tracy) Ford, Ph.D. of Ft. Myers, Florida, David Ford, Ph.D. of San Ramon, California, Cindy (Paul) Slagle, M.B.A. of Arlington, Texas and John (Jack) (Le Ann) Ford of Cape Girardeau; one granddaughter, Haley Ford, M.A. of Huntsville, Texas. Other loving survivors include his wife, Jean Ford; two sisters, Patricia (Douglas) Krahmer of Tribes Hill, New York and Marilyn Ford of Middleburgh, New York; five nieces and nephews. Bob was preceded in death by his parents. Bob worked as production manager of General Foam Plastic’s Corp. and was involved re-locating numerous times throughout the United States. He retired in Paris, Texas as plant manager of Paris Industries. After 2 years of retirement, Bob and Jean decided to live the Florida lifestyle and moved to 4 Lakes Golf Club where they resided for 10 years. Bob enjoyed golf and at one time scored a hole in one while playing on the 13th hole at the 4 Lakes Golf Course. His other hobbies were fishing, playing pinochles, doing crossword puzzles and putting together jigsaw puzzles which he framed and are decorating many rooms in their house. After many health issues, Bob and Jean moved to Cape Girardeau in 2009 to be near their son, Jack. He was a member of St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church. Friends may call at St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 from 10:15 until 11:00 a.m. A funeral mass will follow at the church at 11:00 a.m. with Father Rick Jones officiating. Entombment will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Cape Girardeau. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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Edward "Bob" Ford

April 27, 1933 - January 28, 2018