Thomas Gordon Ford, age 84, passed on January 16, 2013 at Baltimore Washington Medical Center.

He was born July 17, 1928, in Baltimore, to the late Evelyn and Gordon Ford. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Army, serving during the 1940's. A crackerjack drummer, he played for the Army Band and for local bands around town after the service, in places such as the Hippodrome and others. He was also a firefighter for the Anne Arundel County Fire Department.

He is survived by his beloved wife Ruth Ford, and his brother.

A graveside committal will take place on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at Cedar Hill Cemetery. You may also express your condolences here as well.