Charles William Ford, known to his family and friends as Dad, Grandpa, and Chuck, departed this life on September 20, 2023 surrounded by his loved ones. Chuck was born in Bunkie, Louisiana on September 3, 1934 to his parents Charles Crawford Ford and Annie Lois Bridwell both lifelong residents of Louisiana.
Chuck is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sammie Chester Ford of Redding, California; Children: Teri Jo Ford and Tina Beers residing in Oroville, California; Tedi Jon and John Espitia of Crescent City, California; Traci Jean and Tony Psaila of Belmont, California; Brandy Gill and Gary DeZonia of El Dorado Hills, California; Charles C and Kristie Ford of Las Vegas, Nevada; and Stepchildren: Michael Ray Roberts of Lewiston, Idaho and Shannon Dell Roberts of Carson City, Nevada. Chuck is also the proud grandpa of 13 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
After serving in the Air Force and being stationed overseas in Vietnam during the conflict, Chuck returned to civilian life and made a career in teaching. He taught math at Enterprise High School for 30 years. Following his retirement from EHS, he taught 2 years at Mercy High School. He also taught night school at Shasta College for many years.
A memorial for Chuck will be held at the Northern California Veteran's Cemetery on Monday, October 23rd at 11:00 A.M. Arrangements are under the direction of Blair Cremations and Burial Services.
Published in Redding Record Searchlight October 4, 2023
Chuck is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sammie Chester Ford of Redding, California; Children: Teri Jo Ford and Tina Beers residing in Oroville, California; Tedi Jon and John Espitia of Crescent City, California; Traci Jean and Tony Psaila of Belmont, California; Brandy Gill and Gary DeZonia of El Dorado Hills, California; Charles C and Kristie Ford of Las Vegas, Nevada; and Stepchildren: Michael Ray Roberts of Lewiston, Idaho and Shannon Dell Roberts of Carson City, Nevada. Chuck is also the proud grandpa of 13 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
After serving in the Air Force and being stationed overseas in Vietnam during the conflict, Chuck returned to civilian life and made a career in teaching. He taught math at Enterprise High School for 30 years. Following his retirement from EHS, he taught 2 years at Mercy High School. He also taught night school at Shasta College for many years.
A memorial for Chuck will be held at the Northern California Veteran's Cemetery on Monday, October 23rd at 11:00 A.M. Arrangements are under the direction of Blair Cremations and Burial Services.
Published in Redding Record Searchlight October 4, 2023
Charles William Ford, known to his family and friends as Dad, Grandpa, and Chuck, departed this life on September 20, 2023 surrounded by his loved ones. Chuck was born in Bunkie, Louisiana on September 3, 1934 to his parents Charles Crawford Ford and Annie Lois Bridwell both lifelong residents of Louisiana.
Chuck is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sammie Chester Ford of Redding, California; Children: Teri Jo Ford and Tina Beers residing in Oroville, California; Tedi Jon and John Espitia of Crescent City, California; Traci Jean and Tony Psaila of Belmont, California; Brandy Gill and Gary DeZonia of El Dorado Hills, California; Charles C and Kristie Ford of Las Vegas, Nevada; and Stepchildren: Michael Ray Roberts of Lewiston, Idaho and Shannon Dell Roberts of Carson City, Nevada. Chuck is also the proud grandpa of 13 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
After serving in the Air Force and being stationed overseas in Vietnam during the conflict, Chuck returned to civilian life and made a career in teaching. He taught math at Enterprise High School for 30 years. Following his retirement from EHS, he taught 2 years at Mercy High School. He also taught night school at Shasta College for many years.
A memorial for Chuck will be held at the Northern California Veteran's Cemetery on Monday, October 23rd at 11:00 A.M. Arrangements are under the direction of Blair Cremations and Burial Services.
Published in Redding Record Searchlight October 4, 2023
Chuck is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sammie Chester Ford of Redding, California; Children: Teri Jo Ford and Tina Beers residing in Oroville, California; Tedi Jon and John Espitia of Crescent City, California; Traci Jean and Tony Psaila of Belmont, California; Brandy Gill and Gary DeZonia of El Dorado Hills, California; Charles C and Kristie Ford of Las Vegas, Nevada; and Stepchildren: Michael Ray Roberts of Lewiston, Idaho and Shannon Dell Roberts of Carson City, Nevada. Chuck is also the proud grandpa of 13 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
After serving in the Air Force and being stationed overseas in Vietnam during the conflict, Chuck returned to civilian life and made a career in teaching. He taught math at Enterprise High School for 30 years. Following his retirement from EHS, he taught 2 years at Mercy High School. He also taught night school at Shasta College for many years.
A memorial for Chuck will be held at the Northern California Veteran's Cemetery on Monday, October 23rd at 11:00 A.M. Arrangements are under the direction of Blair Cremations and Burial Services.
Published in Redding Record Searchlight October 4, 2023
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