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F. Gary Ford, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026, at the age of 86. Gary was born on June 8, 1939, in Springfield, Illinois, to Forrest and Thelma Ford. His family then moved to Blissfield, Michigan, before settling in Toledo, Ohio. Gary graduated from Whitmer High School in 1957. He then attended The Conservatory of Music in Cincinnati and graduated in 1967. Gary taught choir, boys glee club, and general music at McTigue and East Toledo Junior High. He resided the rest of his years in the Old West End, where he had many friends. Gary's interests included collecting antiques, and playing bridge, canasta, and pinochle at Eleanor Kahle Senior Center.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents; sister, and brother-in law, Dori (Durwood) Smart. He is survived by his sister, and brother-in-law, Cheryl (Terry) Knestrick; niece, Jodi Burns; and nephews, Mark, Matt (Tracy) Smart, Chad (Renee) Przeslawski; along with several great-nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. until the funeral service begins at 2:00 p.m., at Reeb Funeral Home, in Sylvania.
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