Raymond Ford 86 Died peacefully at Hospice in Zephyrhills on August 10 2015 at 4:11 pm ..In loving memory of, a husband, a daddy, a grandpa and friend to many, who will be dearly missed. A hard-working man with a kind and giving heart. Ray was always there with a helping hand and a smile whenever he was needed. Some knew him as Shorty, most knew him as a loving, generous man. He was a vetran of the United States Army from 1946 to 1950.He was married to the love of his life Betty for 65 years He has 5 children (Candy, Rosalie, Earl, Larry and Ray) He had 2 daughter in laws (Effie and Sharon) that he thought the world of ..He had 18 grandchildren ,19 great grand children and 3 great great grand children.In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Gulfside Hospice or Veterans Fund.