Robert Ford, Jr

Robert T. "Robbie" Ford, Jr., 27, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2016. He was met at Heavens Gate by his beloved brother Ryan and grandmother Dorothy Ford. Born in Chester, PA, Robbie was the son of Robert T. Ford, Sr. and Kellie M. (Burdett) Ford of Exeter Township. He was a 2007 graduate of Exeter High School and attended Reading Area Community College. Robbie was a member of Saint Catharine of Siena Roman Catholic Church, Exeter Township. His true joy was the love of his two daughters Bella Ann Watkins of Exeter Township and Julia Rose Pena of Reading. Robbie is also survived by his sister Danielle M. Ford, fiancAC. of Zackary Watkins of Reading and their children Avery Grace; Presley Ryan and Harper Marie. Also surviving are his maternal grandparents Michael and Carol Burdett of Hermitage, PA and his paternal grandfather Thomas Ford of Prospect Park, PA. In addition, Robbie is survived by his aunts and uncles, Dave and Diane Carpenter; Michael Burdett; Brian and Sarah Burdett along with his cousins David, Sean, Matthew Carpenter and Jacob and Sydney Burdett. The Ford family would like to express their sincere gratitude to everyone who has shown them and Robbie love and support throughout his long and difficult jouney.
The family will receive relatives and friends in Bean Funeral Homes & Crematory, 6 Fairlane Road, Exeter Township, Saturday, July 9, 2016 from 3:00-5:00 pm. A Memorial Service will be held at 5:00 pm with Deacon John Stapleton officiating. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to EYF&C, PO box 4426, Reading, PA 19606 in memory of Robbie Ford. Online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com