David E. Ford Jr.

I traveled to Milwaukee in 1971 sight unseen as an Summer Intern at Allen Bradley representing Georgia Tech. I was the only black intern of the 30 from various Universities. I was on the job for two weeks without seeing another African American. Being from Atlanta, that was very different for me. Then while walking down the hall at Allen Bradley one day I see Dave Ford dart across the hall just long enough for me to see him. I asked the person I was walking with "who is that person?" He...

As John Callan's daughter I have only known Mr Ford through my father. Dad has tremendous respect and affection for Mr Ford. I hope his family and friends can celebrate his life as my family and friends have been able to celebrate my father's life. Very special, very smart men who gave so much.

I arrived in Milwaukee in 1971 as an Allen Bradley intern from Ga. Tech in Atlanta. It was clear that no one expected the Ga. Tech intern to be Black. I was in Milwaukee for weeks without seeing another African American. Then one day while walking down the hall, I saw Ford. I didn't think that he saw me but as the Manager of R&D he called me to his office several days later. That was the beginning of one of the greatest Summers of my life. He took me to his Pub, introduced me to African...

I just (8/2015) attended my fraternity's international conference. It was there I learn of the joint passing of David and his wife. While I have been away from Milwaukee for 50 years, David, was my fratenity brother and fellow engineer. He was the first A/A engineer hired by Allen-Bradley during the 1950's and I was the second, hired in the early 60's. I greatly respected him as a mentor and fraternity brother. He made a difference in my life and future. My most profound memory of him was...

Dave was a mentor and senior statesman to all the young black professionals brought in by Allen Bradley in the early 90s. I for one will always remember how he positively impacted me for the rest of my life. Rest in Peace Dave and Anna.

I am so sorry for your loss. My father John Callan, worked with David for many years at Allen-Bradley in research and developement. What a blessing to be together forever.

Love is one of God's attributes. This couple was a true example of love. They will truly be missed, but not forgotten by God. Please continue to pray to the God of comfort. He will give you the strength you need to get through this time of sorrow.

Please accept our prayers of consolation on the transition of such a beautiful couple. May God comfort and keep you.

How blessed these unique souls were to know the kind of love that took them into the sunset together, never knowing the sadness of the others passing. How many people long to know that kind of love. My deepest condolences to the family. God Bless.