In Memory Of
Leon Ford
1958
2019
Leon Ford
January 11, 1958 — February 23, 2019
ALBANY - Leon Ford, 61, died Saturday, February 23, 2019, following a long illness. Leon was born on January 11, 1958. He was born in Rocky Point, North Carolina, but grew up in Albany, NY. He was the son of O. D. and Ophelia Pearson.
Leon leaves his loving wife, Audrey Piper-Ford, two children; Deeona Ford and Leon Ford (Little Leon); five step-daughters, Neenah (Ricardo), Nerissa (Fred), Neeco (Raheen), Naetonya and Naetwone; two siblings, Marionette (Christopher Johnson – former husband) and Ruby (Thaddis Salmond); two nieces, Tamieka and Thaisa; twenty grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and host of other family members and friends.
The viewing and services will take place on Friday, March 1, 2019 at Israel AME Church on 381 Hamilton Street, Albany, NY 12210. The viewing hours are from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Funeral services will be from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm. Interment will promptly follow at Graceland Cemetery, 680 Delaware Ave., Albany, NY.
To leave a special message for the family online, visit NewComerAlbany.com
Leon leaves his loving wife, Audrey Piper-Ford, two children; Deeona Ford and Leon Ford (Little Leon); five step-daughters, Neenah (Ricardo), Nerissa (Fred), Neeco (Raheen), Naetonya and Naetwone; two siblings, Marionette (Christopher Johnson – former husband) and Ruby (Thaddis Salmond); two nieces, Tamieka and Thaisa; twenty grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and host of other family members and friends.
The viewing and services will take place on Friday, March 1, 2019 at Israel AME Church on 381 Hamilton Street, Albany, NY 12210. The viewing hours are from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Funeral services will be from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm. Interment will promptly follow at Graceland Cemetery, 680 Delaware Ave., Albany, NY.
To leave a special message for the family online, visit NewComerAlbany.com
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Friday, March 1, 2019
9:00am - 12:00 pm (Eastern time)
Israel AME Church
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Friday, March 1, 2019
Starts at 12:00 pm (Eastern time)
Israel AME Church
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