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Thursday, January 2, 2025
David T. Ford
David T. Ford
Rome
David T. Ford, 68, of Rome passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on Saturday, December 28, 2024.
David was born on August 14, 1956, in Mt. Pleasant the son of Leonard and Doris Jean (Kerfus) Ford, Sr. He was raised by his mother Doris and his stepfather Lee Welcher. David will be remembered as a caring and loving son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. Those that knew David loved him. He was the kind of person that would give you his last dollar if you were in need.
Those thankful for sharing in his life include his partner in life, Tim Dameron, his sister, Janice Carpenter, his brother, Randy (Sara) Welcher, his sister-in-law, Ann Ford and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Lee Welcher, his mother Doris Welcher, his sister, Shirley McDonald and brother, Leonard Ford, Jr.
No services are planned at this time. A celebration of David’s life will be held at a later time. Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Murphy Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.murphyfuneralandmonuments.com

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