Andy CloseLeRoy J. Ford, 63, of Youngsville, Pa, Sugar Grove Twp., died Sunday, October 4, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born December 28, 1956 in Bradford, Pa, a son to the late Donald and Erma (Vibbert) Ford. LeRoy worked as an oil driller for Sidco Drilling and then Ristau Drilling for most of his life. He was a member of the Sugar Grove American Legion Post 758 as well as the AMVETS Post 50. LeRoy enjoyed hunting, 4-wheeling, working on vehicles and traveling to Florida to camp, but most of all, he loved spending time with his children.
He is survived by his children, Alicia Williams of Warren, Tyler Ford of Warren, Ryan Ford and his fiancé, Brianna Marsh, of Youngsville and Bryonna Ford and her companion, Ronnie Blynt, of Ashville, NY; his grandchildren, Aiden, Ryleigh and James Ford as well as many others; his siblings, Erma Blystone of Irvine, Mary (Richard) Dailey of Youngsville and Ronald Ford of Shokan, NY and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, LeRoy was preceded in death by a son, Michael Ford; his wife, Cindy Williams Ford; a brother, Matthew Ford and a sister, Donna Callahan.
Family and friends are invited to call on Friday, October 9, at the Nelson Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 314 N Main Street, Youngsville, PA 16371, from 11-12pm at which time a memorial service will be held there with the Rev. Rick Hamrick, pastor of the Youngsville Free Methodist Church, officiating. A private burial will take place in the Youngsville Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Warren County at hospiceofwarrencounty.org or at PO Box 68, Warren, PA 16365. Condolences to the family may be made at www.nelsonfuneralhome.net.
