Richard Edwin Ford

I still miss my neighbor and. think of him often for his generosity to everyone, including me.

A Great friend and supporter for many many years! God Bless Him!

In particularly fond remembrance of a friend of long standing.

I come back to this site to once again a year later toexpress my gratitude to Richard for his friendship and for all he did for his hometown. Still thinking fondly of him as I continue to be blessed to live near Charley Creek Gardens, which now offers me a comforting place to walk in this stressful year of COVID-19. I thank you, Richard, every time I walk there.

Still missing my neighbor and thinking of him kindly every time I walk through Charly Creek Gardens, thanking him for all that he gifted to his beloved hometown, Wabash, Indiana.

In fond remembrance of a true gentleman and treasured friend.

Richard was a generous supporter of the restoration of President Lincoln's Cottage in Washington, DC, and remained a loyal annual donor for years. In doing so, he helped thousands of visitors appreciate American history and explore Lincoln's thoughts on freedom and equality. We are grateful to have had Richard's support and encouragement, and are deeply saddened to learn of his passing. Reading this guestbook, it is clear that Richard had a profound impact not just here, but in Wabash and...

Here it is the middle of July 2014 and I have just learned of Dick Ford's death
through the Acacia Fraternity Indiana website the creators and maintainers of which I thank sincerely because I would not have known of it otherwise.
Dick came to my wedding and I visited
his lake cottage and rode in his boat.
At Indiana university I remember having
a lot of meals with him at Acacia Fraternity and how he loved baked potatoes and sour cream!
Also, he liked...

Having just learned of Mr. Ford's passing, I could not be more sad. I have known Mr. Ford from my days at The Columbia Club in Indianapolis and was so surprised to see him here in Washington DC at The University Club, where I worked. Always the gentleman, Mr. Ford made me feel more of a friend than a staff member of his club. Such a wonderful philanthropist, human being and all around down to earth guy, I will miss you. My sincere condolences to his family and friends. God Bless