On September 10, 2012, Lawson R. Ford, Jr., beloved husband of Freida Ford (nee Casteel), dear son of Clara Ford (nee Rineheart) and the late Lawson R. Ford, Sr., dear father of Christina Rose and her husband Frank and the late Richard "Richie" and Faith Ford and Rhonda Babylon, loving brother of Ruth Thompson, dear uncle of Cheryl Hensley and Robert Thompson. He is also survived by his grandchildren April, Krystal and Jessica Rose, his great-niece Tiffany Hensley and a large extended family.

Friends may call at the family owned Leonard J. Ruck, Inc. Funeral Home, 5305 Harford Road (at Echodale)on Wednesday 3-5 and 7-9 PM. where funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 AM. Interment Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Kidney Foundation of MD. 1107 Kenilworth Drive Suite 202, Baltimore, MD. 21204-2186 or The House of Ruth 2201 Argonne Drive, Baltimore, MD. 21218.