Robert E. Ford dies

Ponca City Now - October 13, 2015 3:11 pm

Former Ponca City educator Robert Eugene Ford passed away Monday morning with his wife Pat, son Bill and daughter Mardi DeVerges by his side offering prayers and support to ease his passing. His daughter Debby kept vigil with him through his last night. His son Robert asked for prayers for the family.

Ford became principal of the high school in 1965 He was named assistant superintenent in 1975.

In 1982 he was appointed to a 10-member Ponca City Master Plan Commission to serve three years.

Services are pending.

(Photo of Robert E. Ford and his son Bob)

 

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