Andrew Ford Obituary
We bid farewell to Andrew Ford of Houma, Louisiana, born in Raceland, Louisiana, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 10, 2024 at the age of 95. Andrew touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his wife Doris Ford; his parents, William Ford, Sr. and Lydia Bergeron Ford; and his siblings, James, Earl, Patrick, Paul, Douglas, William Ford, Jr., Myrtle Tastet, Shirley Ford, Ada Cologne, Catherine Fonseca and Mary Ann Vanacor.
He is survived by: his children, David Ford, Jed Ford, Nancy Phelps (Rick), Lynn Ostheimer (Arthur), Shirley Melancon (David) and Carla Fanguy (Mark); his grandchildren, Guy Waguespack, Arthur Ostheimer, Jr., Ryan Melancon, Aimee M. Paulk, Crystal Horner, Julien Melancon, Andrew Melancon, Alisha F. Giroir, Ashley Donnes, Andrea Berthelot, Crystal F. Hatch, Cara Rodrigue, Robbin Childers and Allen Nichols; and his siblings, Marion Blanchard and Richard Ford. He is also survived by 31 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Boy's Town or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
