Robert James Ford

Robert James Ford obituary, Macomb, IL

Robert James Ford

Robert Ford Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home - Macomb on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Robert James Ford, 72, of Bardolph, Illinois passed away at 12:03 PM on Friday June 7, 2024 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. He was born May 5, 1952 in Macomb, IL to James and Charlotte (Peters) Ford.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers Jackie and Richard Ford.
He is survived by his niece Tracy (Jeff) King of Colchester, IL; great nieces Aaliyah Davis of Colchester, IL; and great nephew Gage (Paige) King of Macomb, IL.
Cremation Rites were accorded by Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home. There will be no services. Please sign the guestbook and leave condolences at www.dodsworthfh.com To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Robert, please visit our Tree Store.

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