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Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 12, 2012.

Dayton C. Ford 78 of Charleston died Thursday, April 12, 2012 CAMC General Division following a sudden illness. He was born May 27, 1933 to Dayton and Fonda Ford of Charleston. Dayton graduated from Stonewall Jackson in 1951. He attended Marshall University until 1954 before graduating from the University of Maryland Dental School in 1958, and furthered his profession by attending and graduating from the West Virginia University School of Orthodontics. Passionate about his professions, Dayton enjoyed 12 years as a General Dentist and 28 years as an Orthodontist. Besides his profession, Dayton shared his time at Emmanuel Baptist Church as a BYF Leader and served on the Board of DeaconDayton C. Ford 78 of Charleston died Thursday, April 12, 2012 CAMC General Division following a sudden illness. He was born May 27, 1933 to Dayton and Fonda Ford of Charleston. Dayton graduated from Stonewall Jackson in 1951. He attended Marshall University until 1954 before graduating from the University of Maryland Dental School in 1958, and furthered his profession by attending and graduating from the West Virginia University School of Orthodontics. Passionate about his professions, Dayton enjoyed 12 years as a General Dentist and 28 years as an Orthodontist. Besides his profession, Dayton shared his time at Emmanuel Baptist Church as a BYF Leader and served on the Board of Deacons. He was also a member of Dunbar Lions Club. He was a past member and President of the WV Dental Society and President of Southern Society of Orthodontists. As a devoted husband and father, Dayton enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was always enthusiastic about traveling, fishing, hunting, snow skiing, scuba diving, cycling, and attending WVU Football games. Also near and dear to his heart was his country retreat, where he spent many wonderful days. Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife of 52 years, Carolyn S. Ford; one son Douglas S. Ford and wife Sharon of South Charleston; one daughter Anna C. Ford and FiancÃ©e Mel Cerruti, and one granddaughter Olivia T. Ford. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, April 21, 2012 at 11am at Wilson Funeral Home, Charleston with Pastor Eric Mounts officiating. Burial will follow at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Visitation will be Friday from 6-8pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations of sympathy may be made to the Emmanuel Baptist Church 1401 Washington St. NW, Charleston, WV 25302 /304-342-4988 or Kanawha Charleston Humane Association Animal Shelter 1248 Greenbrier St. Charleston, WV 25133/ 304-342-1576. Flowers, gifts, and online guestbook may be accessed at www.wilsonfuneralandcremation.com Wilson Funeral Home, Charleston is in charge of the arrangements.

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Here is a picture of me when I was about 7. In 3 short years later, he became my friend. : )

John Peters

March 24, 2016

To Whom It May Concern:

I was a very young man whenever I met Dr. Ford. We first became business partners as I was in need of braces, but quickly after that, we became friends....very good friends. He would make each visit pleasant and a lot less scary. Over the course of 5yrs, we saw one another and he watched me grow into a young boy, asking me age appropriate questions and just being an all around good man. I haven't lived in WV for a very long time. I currently live in Biloxi, MS and at the ripe old age of 53 yrs, with 3 beautiful children of my own.

I was saddened to read of his passing, but to whomever reads this, just know that I was a very big fan of Dr. Dayton Ford and I've never forgotten how close of a friend he and I were. I was a lucky boy to have had such a kind and caring man perform years of dentistry on me. Thank you for memories Dr. Ford.

Sincerely,

John P. Peters
Biloxi, Ms