Rick Ford Obituary
Rick Ford, 65, of Preston County, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Preston Memorial Hospital. He was born February 1, 1960 in Morgantown, a son to the late Alex Ward Ford and Betty Melvina (Powell) Ford.
He is survived by his brother, Ron Ford and his wife Shirley, of Morgantown.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Gary Ford and Bill Ford.
Friends and family will be received at Nicholson Chapel, 1326 Summers School Rd., Morgantown, on Monday, July 14th from 11:00 AM until the time of the funeral service at 1:00 PM with Pastor Tom Green officiating. Interment will follow at Nicholson Cemetery.
Hastings Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements and condolences may be made to the family at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
153 Spruce St, Morgantown, WV 26505
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