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MALCOLM FORD Obituary

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MALCOLM JOSEPH, 85, on Oct. 24, 2014. Beloved husband of 59 years to Edith T. Ford; father of Malcolm J. Ford Jr. (Kathy) and Darryl J. Ford (Gail Sullivan) and grandfather of Malcolm Joshua, Jameson and Lucas Ford. A Philadelphia, Malcolm was a proud graduate of Benjamin Franklin High and Shaw University where he majored in Education and played varsity football and baseball. Malcolm earned his masters in educational administration at Antioch University and principal certification at Penn State. He taught at Bryant, Stoddart-Fleisher and the Cato School where he later served as principal. Malcolm was director of the Philadelphia Office of the National Teacher Corps and director of the Career Opportunity Program in Philadelphia. In addition to three decades of work in school, Malcolm was an entrepreneur. In 1969, he opened Heritage Pieces, his antique shop on Germantown Avenue. After retirement from the school system, he established Ambiance Limousine Service. A man of interests, Malcolm was a licensed auctioneer, and , most recently, enjoyed flipping artwork. In addition to his immediate family, he will be missed by countless relatives and friends.
Viewing 6 P.M. omega tribute 6:30 P.M. and Masonic tribute 7 P.M. Friday, WILLIAMS & PALMER FUNERAL HOME, 7103 Woodland Ave., Phila. PA 19142. Viewing Saturday 9 - 10 A.M., Funeral 10 A.M., St. Paul's Baptist Church, 1000 Wallace St., Phila. 19123. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Malcolm and Edith Ford Scholarship Fund, William Penn Charter School, 3000 W. School House Lane, Phila., 19144.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News from Oct. 29 to Oct. 30, 2014.

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January 30, 2015

Sending thoughts of comfort and peace for the family.

Candace LeClaire

November 11, 2014

Sending sincere sympathies to the family.

James Joan Jenkins

November 2, 2014

We love you and will miss you

Jonathan Tina. Jenkins family

November 2, 2014

You will be miss.

Mabel Hall

October 31, 2014

I offer my sincerest condolences to the Ford family. I remember him as a young man in college: a gentleman in every sense of the word. RIP, Malcolm.

Terry Berresford

October 31, 2014

Dear Darryl and Family.
I know that you were a good son. Your dad must have been so proud that you followed in his footsteps.
In sympathy and prayer,

Maria Greco

October 30, 2014

My deepest condolences to all the Ford family. My aunt worked for Malcolm at the School District (Catherine Blaine). He was always a gentleman and a true friend. He will be remembered in my prayers.

October 30, 2014

I will be praying for Mrs. Ford and the family. R.I.P. Malcolm........A true Shaw Bear !

October 29, 2014

I offer my condolences. May God comfort you. May you smile as you remember happy times spent together.

Irma Thompson

October 29, 2014

You will be missed.

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