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Donald Ford Obituary

Donald Eugene Ford 82 of Covington, IN died May 24, 2005. He was personnel manager at Olin Corporation, Covington until retiring. He was a graduate of Franklin College, Marine veteran, former teacher and coach. He married Georgeanna Bodine June 5, 1949. Surviving is his wife, a daughter Cheryl (Leonard) Orr, Covington, a son Bruce (Brenda), Indianapolis, a sister Nea Catherine White, Columbus, IN; 6 grandchildren, and a great granddaughter. Funeral 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 27, 2005 in Covington United Methodist Church. Visitation 4:30 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Shelby Funeral Home, Covington and one hour before services at the church.

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Published by The Indianapolis Star on May 26, 2005.

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