Ken Ford

Ken Ford, age 61 of Massillon, passed away Sunday evening at his home after a long, courageous battle with cancer. He was born on February 19, 1945 in Aurora, WV and was the son of the late Fred and Kathleen (Harsh) Ford. He was a graduate of Springfield High School and served in the U.S. Army from 1967-1970. Ken was the owner/operater of Ford Trucking. He was a sponsor of the Hope Hunters Team of the Relay for Life. He attended Calvary Baptist Church in Massillon. He loved fishing, hunting and auctions. He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Ellen, three daughters, Bridgett, Alecia and Kristen, his siblings and their spouses, Fred & Ann Ford, Larry Ford, David & Madeline Ford, Phyllis Ford and Linda Zeltner, Donna & Jack Jones, Charlene Ford and several nieces, nephews and grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral Home on Wednesday from 4-8 P.M. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday at 11:00 A.M. at the Arnold-Lynch Funeral Home (1100 Wales Road NE, Massillon, Ohio) with Rev. Tim Mishler officiating. Burial will follow in Hillside Cemetery in Akron. Arnold-Lynch – A Golden Rule Funeral Home 330-833-4839 Sign the guest book at www.arnoldlynch.com