Franklin Ford was born January 24, 1957 to Lateefah Spencer (Frankie M. Ford) and the late Eugene Donald Taylor in Cincinnati, Ohio. Frank & Ethel Ford (grandparents), Special Aunt (Mary Smith Alexander), He departed this life January 4, 2015. His nephew Karriem Ali Ford preceded him in death. Franklin was affectionately known as "little Donald" by the family and "Donald" aka "Don Won: by friends. Franklin attended Winton Terrace Elementary and Aiken High School. He also graduated from the twelfth grade. He had accepted Christ many years ago. Even with his sickness you would never have known how sick he was. He was high spirited, loved to laugh, and have fun. He had a great love for God, the Gospel and Jazz music. Every one that he met; he would always say I love you man!! He held a special bond in his heart for LaToya Alexander (Moore), Derek Moore Jr., Saleem Dwayne, Parisian, Montez Cleveland (CA), Da'Marionna L. Ford, Dwayne M. Ford (great niece and nephew). He leaves to cherish his memories his Mother, Lateefah Spencer (Frankie M. Ford), two brothers, Elbert Ford and Delrico Taylor, four sisters, Deborah Moore (Ford), Sheila Ford, Rennie Banks, Evette Render, and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends. Funeral Services will be conducted at 4:00 pm on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at Walker - Walnut Hills Chapel , 1025 E. McMillan Street, Cincinnati (45206) with visitation from 3:00 pm until 4:00 pm. Final arrangements entrusted to Walker Funeral Home, 1025 E. McMillan Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45206. Call 513.251.6200 for additional information. Share special messages with the Ford family at www.HerbWalker.com.

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