Ray Paul Ford, 76, a native and resident of Mathews passed away on Friday, April 12, 2019.
 
 Visitation will be held at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church on Wednesday, April 17th from 9:00 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
 
 Ray is survived by his companion, Elizabeth Comeaux Bagley; daughters, Lisa Ford (Fiancé Carl Monnier) and Rachel Ford; grandchildren, Brittany Verret, Shanie Verret Dominique (Nick) and Jai Ford; great-grandchild, Tucker.
 
 Ray was preceded in death by his son, Mickey Ford; wife, Diana Ford; parents, Theophile P. and Lucille Gautreaux Ford; brother, Theophile L. Ford (Shirley); sister, Ruth F. Knight (Ralph) and beloved furbaby, Tiger.
 
 Ray was a lifetime member of Lockport Volunteer Fire Department where he served as a Lieutenant.
 
 Samart-Mothe Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.