Rondell "Ron" Taylor Ford of Summerfield, FL, died on Monday, October 12, 2026, at Hospice of Marion County.

Ron was born in Harvey, IL, to the late Earl Taylor Ford and Piccola Perkins. Ron and his family moved to Glasgow, KY, where he grew up and graduated from Glasgow High School. He went to Western Kentucky University and later served in the US Army. He had many professions - real estate agent, accountant, part-time professor at WKU, and a business owner several times over. He was an avid trivia player, travel enthusiast, teller of funny jokes and lover of old rock and roll.

Ron is survived by his daughter Becky (Chad) Barrett, of Lake Stevens, WA; two grandchildren, Emily (19) and Jake (17); and one sister, Carol Anne (Arne) Servatius of South Haven, MI. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jim Ford.

A celebration of life is planned for Sunday, November 8, 2026, from 12:00pm to 2:00pm at LaQuinta Inn and Suites, 1953 Mel Browning Street in Bowling Green. A private burial will be held at Hiseville Cemetery.