Darrell Vaughn Ford

Darrell Vaughn Ford, 74, Greenfield, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Hancock Regional Hospital. Darrell was born on July 16, 1947, in Portland, Indiana, to Darrell M. and Sarah (Shawver) Ford. Darrell is a 1965 graduate of Portland High School. After high school, he also attended and graduated from International Business College in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He married his love Linda Kelly on November 4, 1967. Darrell worked as both a banker and as a farmer. He put his blood, sweat, and tears into all he did. He loved music as well as watching TV and movies with his wife Linda. He was very family oriented and was attentive to all of his children's and grandchildren's needs and would additionally keep tabs on them via Facebook. Darrell will forever be remembered for his great sense of humor. He attended Bluff Point Friends Church in Portland, for many years. He is survived by his loving wife Linda of 54 years; their children: Gary (Christine) Ford, Andy (Colette) Ford, and Julia (Sean) Sample; awesome grandchildren: Jakob Ford, Jackson Sample, Marcus Ford, Madison Sample, Alyssa Ford, Wesley Ford, and Franklin Ford; and siblings: Linda Sipe, Don Ford, and Dennis Ford. Darrell was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Susan Schneider. Stillinger Family Funeral Home, Greenfield, has been entrusted with arrangements. There will be a Celebration of Life Service held at a later date and time. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Parkinson's Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131. If you would like to sign the online guest book or send condolences to the family, you may do so by visiting www.stillingerfamily.com