Frank Edward Ford, age 93, of Ronceverte, West Virginia, and a life-long resident of Teaberry Road, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 21, 2020.

Born June 30, 1927 at home in Ronceverte, he was the last surviving member of his immediate family, having been predeceased by his father, Guy Ford (1933), mother, Francis Kelley Ford (1967), brother, Albert Ford (1981), brother, James Brown (2001), and brother, Kelly Ford (2002).

He is also preceeded bin death by his wife of 57 years, Bettie Jean Ford (2006).

He is survived by son, Mark (Kelly) Ford and granddaughter, Reagan of Campbell Hall, NY and Matt (Tina) Ford of Ronceverte; a grandson, Erik Ford of Lewisburg and granddaughter, Haylie Ford of Lewisburg; several nieces and nephews, and his life-long, extended family, Ronnie and Sharon Baker.

Frank was a 1945 graduate of Greenbrier High School, where he played on the championship basketball and football teams. He enlisted in the U. S. Navy, serving in World War II. Upon his discharge at the end of the war, he attended Greenbrier Military School and Marshall University, majoring in mathematics. After completing his education he went to work for C&P Telephone, a subsidiary of AT&T, where he worked for 30 years installing telecommunication equipment and telephone service throughout southern WV and southwestern VA.

A devout catholic, he was a life-long member of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church and was the longest serving parishioner in church history.

An avid outdoorsman, Frank enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a true American, extremely proud of his heritage, his country, and Ronceverte, WV. He will be missed by many, especially those who had the privilege of spending time with him and hearing the many stories he shared later in his life.

A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday August 25th at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Ronceverte, with Father Jim Conyers officiating.

Friends and family will be received from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in Ronceverte on Monday, August 24th with rosary being recited at 7:30 p.m.

The family suggests while visiting with them and during services to use precautions of safe distancing and the wearing of masks.

The Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.