Michael Ford

Michael R Ford, of Uhrichsville, passed away on January 28, 2025. Mike was under the care of Devine Rehabilitation and Ohio Hospice following a period of declining health.
Born October 10, 1952, Mike was the son of the late Betty and Edward (Mike) Ford.
Mike attended Indian Valley North, and loved his hometown of Midvale along with spending time at Midvale Speedway.
Mike was a member of the Moose, Sons and Daughters of Herman along with the Fraternal order of Eagles. Mike enjoyed driving truck, and found this to be the career that he loved. Mike loved sports and enjoyed following and watching the Indian Valley Braves football team win the State title in 2024, and looked forward to seeing them get a second chance at a State title in 2025.
Mike was known for his orneriness, joking and endless laughs.
Mike is survived by his son, John (Tina) Ford, daughter Michelle (John) Ficther of New Philadelphia and his ten grandchildren, Zechariah, Dylan (Tasia) Ford, Brandon, Bradley, and Brianna Miller, Camie (Brandon) Sickles , Alisha and Alexander Ford, Logan Ficther, Kalyn (Jordan) Kleyman and seven great grandchildren, Rylan, Audrey Ford and Remington, Ireland Haney, Ashton Ficther, Easton and Morgan Kleyman.
Also surviving are his brother Robert (Joyce) Ford as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents Mike was preceded in death by his brother Danny Ford, and former wife and mother of his children, Naomi Martin.

The family will be holding a celebration of life and luncheon on February 22, 2025 at 1pm at the Dover Moose Lodge Rec Room.
In Lieu of flowers, the family has established a go fund me to help with Mike’s final expenses.
Link below.

https://gofund.me/7facb1c7

Arrangements are entrusted to Dean’s Funeral Home.