Robert W. Ford

Robert Wallis Ford, 96, of Somonauk, IL was welcomed to heaven by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 4, 2025, with his daughters by his side, at the Pavilion Nursing Home where he received excellent care by an amazing team of caregivers.

Robert was born to Lawrence Russell Ford Sr. and Mary Ann (Wallis) Ford of Sandwich, IL on Aug. 2, 1928. Robert married Harriett Elaine Reynolds on June 17, 1950.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents Lawrence and Mary Ford; His wife, Harriett Elaine Ford; Son, Gary Ford; Grandson, Andrew Carr; 3 siblings, Lawrence (Russell) Ford Jr., Audrey Hurley and Janet Hallstrom; A sister-in-law, Eldonna Ford; And 3 brothers-in-law, James Hurley, Tom Hallstrom and Richard Jones.

Robert is survived by his loving, caring sister MaryAnn Jones of Adamstown, MD; 2 daughters, Pat Carr of Sandwich, IL and Joan (Russ) Ellis of Somonauk, IL; 1 daughter-in-law, Melia Ford of Sugar Grove; As well as 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, you may send a donation to Somonauk Baptist Church or Fox Valley Older Adults in his memory.

A private graveside service will be held at Northville Cemetery.

Arrangements were entrusted to Beverage Family Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.beveragefamilyfh.com