Ford, Charles S. (Charlie), 83, of Seminole/Largo passed away peacefully on January 7, 2018. He was born in Hillsboro, Ohio, June 15, 1934, the youngest of three children, where he grew up on the family farm in New Vienna, Ohio.

After graduating from Hillsboro High School, Charlie moved to Florida and worked 10 years at Orange Blossom Groves for Al Repetto. He then owned Ford Construction and was a general contractor locally for over 50 years. Standing 6'5", he was known for his hardy laugh and bright presence. He loved hard work his whole life. He spent the weekends on his boat with his wife Barbara, and family at Shell and Egmont Key Islands. He is remembered for his honesty, integrity and genuine love for people. He was a gentleman and a gentle man.

His memory will live on with his loving wife, Barbara Guthrie Ford; his four children, Carol Ann Ford (Joe), Charles Dennis Ford, Susan Kelly Leonard (Dan), Emilie Margaret Ford; step-children, Michele Guthrie Hankins, Shannon Guthrie Kirshner and Patrick Guthrie; grandchildren, Jason Ford, Janelle Ford O'Neal, Joel Leonard, Susannah Leonard, Phillip Leonard, Bradley Leonard, Kate Ford Rudek, Shannon Ford Rudek, Elijah Hunter; great-grandchildren, Bayley Leonard, Sean Ford, Koel Leonard, and his newest great-grandchild Rech Lee Temple; nephews, Mick and Mark Ford; nieces, Melanie, Kay, Karen and Kathy; and sister-in-law Helen Ford.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Margaret Sanders Ford and James Everett Ford; his brother James Dean Ford, nephew Bruce Ford, sister Beulah Christoffel Lyle, and step-son Adam Guthrie.

A memorial service is planned for 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 13, at the Seminole Elks Lodge #2519, where Charlie is charter member #59. Charlie would be honored to have your presence. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association .
Dearest Charlie, WE LOVE YOU MORE!