Charles "Chad" Ford II

Charles “Chad” Ford II, 60, a longtime resident of West Union, WV departed this life, Monday, March 10, 2025 with his loving family by his side. Chad was born November 1, 1964 in Clarksburg, WV and was one of two children born to Charles Ford and Linda Clark Van Horn.

Chad spent his early childhood in Doddridge County but eventually graduated from Lewis County High School in 1983. He then went on to graduate from Marshall University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management. After completing his Bachelor's Degree, Chad went on to graduate from the West Virginia University College of Law as a Juris Doctor. Chad worked in the insurance industry throughout his professional career for various companies, most recently achieving over 20 years of service with Erie Insurance Group where he was a highly respected member of the Litigation team.  

Chad was the true definition of a family-first father and grandfather. He loved nothing more than to spend time making memories with his family. Chad made sure that trips, meals, races, or other gatherings were a family event and he truly enjoyed spending time with the ones he loved. Chad never missed a single event that his sons were involved in whether it be racing, sports, or academics and was extremely proud of their accomplishments and the men & fathers they have become.  Additionally, Chad was excited to have gained two Daughter in Laws in which he viewed as Daughters of his own. Most recently, Chad thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his two granddaughters and watching them grow.

Chad loved the sport of offroad motorcycle & ATV racing. He shared his passion for the sport with his family by introducing them to riding and racing from their earliest days.  Most weekends Chad and his family could be found traveling to a race together somewhere up and down the east coast to enjoy the sport they all love while creating many wonderful memories along the way. Chad impacted the lives of so many by continuously helping and sharing his wealth of knowledge about the sport and the bikes they raced. For those that knew Chad, he was always regarded as a smart, witty, loving, and kind father & grandfather and he will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him.

Chad is preceded in death by his Grandparents William “Shorty” & Blanch Ford and Tom & Betty Clark, Mother in Law Sue Davis, Uncle Jeff McClure and Brother in Law Billy Fury.

Chad is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, 40 years total together, and his grade school sweetheart, Becky Ford, who he married on November 10, 1990. Two children, Wylie Ford & Wife Devony of Saint Marys, WV and Wyatt Ford & Wife Cassie of Summersville, WV. 2 Grandchildren; Leighton Ford & Thea Ford and 2 Grand-Pups Murphy & Lucca, One Sister, Susan Headley & Husband Mike of West Union, WV, Step Sister Crystal Hudkins & Husband Scott, Step Brother Kevin Bell & Wife Brenda, His Father Charles Ford & Wife Ronda, his Mother Linda Clark Van Horn & Husband Denny, father-in-law, John Davis; 4 Aunts; Jan Clark Sullivan & Husband Tom, Martha Clark & Dave Compton, Nancy Clark McClure, Martha McConnell, 3 Sister in Laws; Kimmie Greaver & Husband Dale, Marla McConnell & Husband Joe, and Bonnie Breen, 3 Brother In Laws; John Davis & Tony Kirk and Bryan Davis & Wife Amber, and many nieces & nephews and great nieces & nephews that he dearly loved.

Family will receive friends at Davis Funeral Home West Union, 212 Front Street West Union WV on Saturday, March 15, 2025 from 4-8:00 PM and on Sunday, March 16, 2025 from 12:00 Noon until the time of the service at 2:00 PM with Pastor Jim Messenger officiating. Interment will follow at Masonic Memorial Cemetery, West Union. Online condolences may be made at www.DavisFuneralHomeWestUnionWV.com.  Davis Funeral Home – West Union is honored to serve the Ford family.

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