John “Johnny” Ford Sr., 75, of Severn, Maryland, passed away on March 26, 2026, in Leonardtown, Maryland.
Born in Deale, Maryland, Johnny was the son of the late James Ford and Madeline Ford. He lived a life centered around family, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and lasting memories with those closest to him.
Johnny will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his children: Tina Shelton; Sherrie Williams (Dan); Rusty Owens (Heather); Melissa Harris (Richie); and John Ford Jr. (Jody).
He was a proud and devoted grandfather to Tiffanie, Nikki, Christopher, Heather, Jacqueline, Champagnelle, Trent, Graham, Brandon, Kaylee, and Nathan, and was also blessed with great-grandchildren who brought him great joy.
Johnny is also survived by his siblings: Carolyn Brown (Clarence), Olga Ziegler, Bobby Ford (Mary), and Pearl Schneider (Earl), along with several nieces and a nephew.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Diane; his parents; his sisters, Marianne and Dottie; and his brother, Jimmy.
A celebration of Johnny’s life will be held at a later date.
The family extends their sincere gratitude to the staff at Solomon’s Nursing Center, St. Mary’s Hospital, and Hospice of St. Mary’s—especially Rachel, Beverly, and Rebecca—for the compassionate care and kindness shown to Johnny during his final days.
We are so sorry for your loss. We were there at rehab center and he became part of our family. Especially my sister Jamie who would always make sure he was having a good day and if he wasn’t she would do whatever she could to make him smile. He truly was a sweetheart. We wish we had the chance to meet him earlier. May he rest in Peace and God bless his family
Thank you SO much for your kind words and showing love to my Dad. He really enjoyed himself there and loved everyone ❤️ He was my “best buddy” and will be missed SO much 😔 Melissa ❤️