Survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Rosetta Ford (Flick). Devoted father to Cheryl Dimpault-Darcy (Eric) of League City, Texas, Paula Bravo (Joe) of Joliet, Illinois, Jeffrey Ford (Lynn) of Love Park, Illinois, and Jennifer Dunlap (Christopher) of South Bend, Indiana. Loving son of George and Helen Ford of Joliet, Illinois, sister June Farr of Joliet, Illinois, and brother Walter of Mountain Home, Arkansas. Cherished grandchildren Nicholas and Alana Bravo, Melissa and Jessica Ford, Alexis and Trevor Darcy, and Caitlin Dunlap.

Paul served in the U.S. Marines. He was a member of New Hope Lutheran Church. He was retired from Commonwealth Edison (Illinois).

In lieu of flowers, memorials in his memory may be made to New Hope Lutheran Church.