Thomas H. Ford

THOMAS H. “TOM” FORD, age 47 of New Paris, Ohio died, Sunday, September 16, 2007 at his residence. He was born on September 23, 1959 in Greenville, Ohio. Tom was a 1977 graduate of National Trail High School and had worked in the shipping department of Master Brand Cabinets in Richmond, Indiana for 30 years and was a former member of the New Paris Emergency Squad. He is preceded in death by his father, Henry E. Ford in 1993.

He is survived by his mother, Connie (Pickett) Ford of New Paris; daughter, Tara Jean Ford of North Port, Florida; brother: Frank R. Ford of Eaton and sister, Julie B. McKnight of Richmond; grandson, Jason David Vicich, Jr. of Florida, nephews , cousins, aunts and uncles.

Graveside Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 22, 2007 at Springlawn Cemetery in New Paris with Timothy Love officiating. Family will receive friends on Friday, September 21, 2007 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Barnes Funeral Home- 109 West Main Street, New Paris, Ohio.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Northwest EMS or to the New Paris Fire Department, 135 North Washington Street, New Paris, Ohio 45347. Condolences may be sent to the family via the Web site at www.barnesfuneralhome.com