Rudy Joseph Ford, Jr., 76, of Carlisle, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. Born September 13, 1943, in Brighton, IL, he was a son of the late Rudy Joseph, Sr. and Freda Florence (Eads) Ford.
Mr. Ford, Jr. was U.S. Veteran and a member of Teamsters Local #776. He enjoyed trucking, hunting, watching Western Movies (especially John Wayne Films), and spending time with his family.
Surviving are his loving wife of 56yrs, Marlene (Applegate) Ford; children, Rick Ford and fiancé Katt Moore, Wayne Ford and spouse Cecylia Ford, Sherry Sweger and spouse Michael Sweger, Tammy Ford, Nikki Burd and spouse Michael Burd; grandchildren, Corwin, Leslie, Sascha, Benedikt, Logan, Marcella, Shaynea, Rudee, Jorjeanna, Ceena, Brandon, Nichole, Mykel, Kellan, and Kol; and 21 great-grandchildren.
Services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 4250 Crums Mill Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17112; or to the American Diabetes Association, 2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 900, Arlington, VA 22202.
