Franklin E.L. Ford

Franklin E.L. Ford, 54, of Canal Fulton, went home to be with the Lord, January 6, 2019. He was born in Barberton, Ohio on November 27, 1964 to Benton and Carrol Ford (Baker).

He was a firefighter, paramedic and a tree trimmer. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Preceded in death by his father, Benton Ford; he leaves to cherish his memory hi beloved wife, Anna; mother, Carrol Ford; sons, Josh (Shannon), Mathew and Zachary (Shyanne); brothers, Benton Jr. and Michael; sisters, Sarah Hartman, Marie (Jay) Powell, Lorene (Berry) Wise and Ruth (Jeff) Solomon; seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Friday, January 11, 2019 at the Schlup Pucak Funeral Home, 788 Kenmore Blvd., Akron where Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at the Funeral Home. Burial to follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park. For those that wish, memorial contributions can be made to the Funeral Home to help with the funeral expenses or by going to https://www.gofundme.com/clinging-onto-life?teamInvite=32ro0MVnKZJ3Pm7UdojqWLIF8ZemAgFOq8XIxr0k0f1yNRuLKquqgmIr5j1W8gC.