Dennis Ford

Dennis Ray Ford was born July 20th, 1957 in Oklahoma city, OK, to the union of Jethro Ford and Mable Gean (Wright) Ford.

Dennis attended Mechanic Arts high school in Saint Paul, MN and graduated in 1975. He worked at ABM Maintenance as a supervisor until he was injured, and later in life worked Metal Treaters Inc. in Saint Paul until he retired early, in 2017.

Dennis gave himself to the lord at an early age, and was an avid prayer. He was a lover of arts and loved to draw. He loved all things music, and knew how to play various instruments, including the drums and guitar. Dennis was a lover of Cadillac cars so much that he inherited the nickname, "Cadillac D." He loved fellowship and would speak to anyone anywhere. He was always happiest around people, and was the life of the party at every event. He loved to eat and talk! Dennis had a very loving and giving heart; and would help anyone, in any way he could. Most of all Dennis loved his family. He adored his children and grandchildren and would talk about them often to every one he knew.

Dennis is preceded in death by his Father, Jethro Ford, Mother, Mable Gean (Wright) Ford, Brother Jethro Ford Jr., His sister, Rochelle Ford, Son, RayVell Deprie Carter, nephew Andre Johnson, sister in-law Michelle (Johnson) Ford, and longtime Partner of more than 20 years, Dana Tuhy.

Dennis Leaves to cherish 1 daughter, Dennisha RayAnn Ford, 3 sons, Terrell Devonn McCoy, Dominick Ray Ford, and RayVone Deontez Eskridge, 2 Brothers, Charles (Bettye) Wright of Grambling, LA., James Alvin Ford, 1 sister, Joyce M. Ford (Lee), 2 Step-Brothers, James Autry Ford of Dallas, TX, Earnest Ford of Maumelle, AR, 3 nephews, Ameen Ford, Yusuf Ford, Lee-Jamal Ford, 1 Niece, Lakeisha Steele, 14 grandchildren, 1 great granddaughter, and a host of great nieces and great nephews, cousins, and many close friends.

A Celebration of Dennis' life will take place from 11AM - 1PM, on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Simple Traditions by Bradshaw (488 Humboldt Ave.). Time of sharing at 12PM.