Donald Ford

Donald Ford obituary, Columbus, GA

Donald Ford

Donald Ford Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Sconiers Funeral Home - Columbus on Dec. 11, 2025.
Donald Ford, 71, of Columbus, GA passed Wednesday, December 10, 2025, in Columbus. Born to the late Willie Howard Ford and Jimmie Susie Marshall, Donald dedicated his career to serving as a custodian with Columbus State University. His commitment to his work reflected not only his strong work ethic but also his pride in contributing to the campus community. Donald will be remembered for his steady presence, his kindness, and the quiet strength with which he lived his life. His legacy endures in the halls he cared for and in the hearts of those who knew him.

His survivors include his wife, Katrina Ford; one son, Donald Q. Ford; two daughters, Crystal Ford and Laquanta Ford; two brothers, Willie Ford, II and Jeffrey Ford; one sister, Sherald Brown, and four grandchildren.

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December 17, 2025

artis rogers posted to the memorial.

December 13, 2025

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artis rogers

December 17, 2025

i am going to miss u my little bro.from big bro bodollar r.i.p.

Giavonnie Sykes Williams (csu)

December 13, 2025

You will definitely be missed Mr ford take your rest and in peace from Giavonnie Sykes-Williams and Ronald Williams csu family

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