John Vernon Ford, 94, of Monongahela, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. He was born December 8, 1924 in New Eagle, the son of Albert   and Garnet Bush Ford.
Mr. Ford's younger years were spent playing in the Sons of the American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps. He then served in the US Army with the 32nd Medical Depot Company during World War II in the European Theatre. Mr. Ford was a longtime employee of the People's Gas Company retiring in 1987. His memberships include, the First Baptist Church of Monongahela where he was an elder and deacon, the Henry M. Phillips Lodge #337 F&AM of Monongahela, the Carroll American Legion James C. Ford Post 949 of Dunkirk, and the Monongahela AARP. Mr. Ford's life was centered around God, his family and his country. He was also an avid Pittsburgh sports enthusiast.
He is survived by two daughters, Pamela Trude and husband Charles of Warrenton, Virginia, Barbara Renner and husband Charles of Berryville, Virginia; son, Tim Ford and wife Jodi of North Strabane Township; five grandchildren, Heidi and David Trude, Airiel Renner, Shelby Snyder and husband Josh and Logan Ford.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Ila Matheny Ford who died August 12, 2018.
The family would like to especially thank his loving caregivers, Charis, Carol, Janice, Kathy, Lynn, Dixie and Patti.
Friends will be received on Sunday, May 19, 2019 from 1-4 PM in the Frye  Funeral Home Inc., 427 West Main Street, Monongahela. Additional visitations will be held on Monday, May 20, 2019 from 10-11 AM in the  First Baptist Church, 601 W. Main Street, Monongahela, where services will follow at 11:00 AM with Pastor Kenneth Kirby and Rev. Mark Schollaert co-officiating. Interment will follow in the Monongahela Cemetery with military rites accorded by the Monongahela Honor Guard and Firing Squad.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Meals-On-Wheels, c/o SPHS, 300 Chamber Plaza, Charleroi, PA 15022 or to the Henry M. Phillips Lodge #337 F&AM, 100 2nd Street, Monongahela, PA 15063.
The Henry M. Phillips Lodge #337 F&AM will conduct services on Sunday at 3:00 PM in the funeral home.