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Samuel Bair Ford, 82

December 08, 2020

Sam was born on November 30, 1938 in White Horse in Lancaster County, PA. Sam is survived by his wife of 26 years, Anita Jayne Ford; his daughters, Korin Wilson (wife of Tim Wilson) and Kelly Ford; his stepchildren, Amy Hamilton (wife of Rick Hamilton) and Steve Nuss; four grandchildren, three step grandchildren, three step great grandchildren, two brothers, and two sisters. He is preceded in death by his step grandson, Landon Nuss.

Sam graduated from Pequea Valley in 1956, served in the U.S. Army from December 5, 1961 to February 15, 1965. He retired from his job of 38 years as a General Foreman in the Maintenance Department at the former Lukens Steel Co in Coatesville, PA.

Sam was a member of the New Holland American Legion for 50 years, a part of the 32° Mason Howell Lodge in Honeybrook, PA, and a member of the National Rifle Association. Sam was a former member of the Pequea Presbyterian Church and a member of the Worship Center. Sam was a huge fan of NASCAR, Penn State football, and the Philadelphia Eagles. Sam loved spending time at the beach and gardening. He was so loved and will be greatly missed by many.

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Condolences to the Family

December 14, 2020

Please accept our deepest condolences in the loss of your husband. May your many memories bring you peace. 
Bobbie Adams O’Leary, WHS 65

December 14, 2020

Jayne and family, my deepest sympathies on the loss of your loved one. May your many fond memories of Same grant you peace through this difficult time.
Peggy (Bard) Rooney

December 13, 2020

I am sending my deepest condolences to Jayne and the family. Sam was one of my older cousins but I always remember his patience with we younger ones, me, Timmy, Johnny, Dottie and Skip.
Wishing you all comfort and peace in these sad times. 
Judy Ehrhart Sparks

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