William A. Ford, Sr.

William A. Ford of Kalamazoo passed away on February 27, 2020. Bill was born in Kalamazoo on October 25, 1941, the son of Raymond and Viola (Courtney) Ford. He was very family-oriented and loved hi cat Checkers. He enjoyed having a drink with his brother. Bill was very particular about his yard. He always did it himself. He was preceded in death by 4 babies and 2 sisters: Linda and Virginia. Bill is survived by his wife of 58 years, Sharon having married her November 25, 1961. Also surviving is a daughter: Penny & Phil Attwood, 4 grandsons: Paul, Clifford, Andrew and Daniel, Great-granddaughter Julianna, siblings: Sandy Hiscock of Cadillac, Susie & Bill Turrell, Beverly & Richard Hiser, Raymond & Rose Ford, Patricia & Jerry Maatman, several nieces & nephews. Friends will be received Monday from 6 until 8 pm at the Redmond Funeral Home, 4100 S. Westnedge Ave. Kalamazoo, MI 49008 (269) 343-6156 where services will be held Tuesday at 1 pm, Rev. Fr. Larry Farrell Officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s or Shriner’s Children’s Hospitals. www.redmondfuneralhomes.net