Riley Ford was born October 3, 1914 in Stigler, Oklahoma to Modie and Lizzie (Bostick) Ford. Riley served 2 terms in the Conservation Corp, building the Angel Bright Trail in the Grand Canyon and fire breaks in Wyoming at Devil's Tower. Like many others, Riley migrated to California in 1940 to find work. He worked for Kirschermann and Pressler Farms for 43 years retiring in 1983. Riley will be remembered for being a hard worker, working long hours, 7 days a week during potato season. Riley married Ola Neal of Lamont on September 26, 1987 and they had quite an unusual wedding ceremony at an old west ghost town with shotguns drawn. After retirement Riley and Ola decided take dance lessons and enjoyed the 2-Step with The Pals and Old Time Fiddler's contests in Green Acres. Riley also loved to garden, producing okra, tomatoes, walnuts and many other vegetables. He sold enough from his garden to finance his trips back east to visit family. Riley is survived by his wife of 20 years, Ola Ford of Arvin; sons, Ular Ford of Arkansas, Modie Ford of Missouri and Alvin Ford of Arvin; daughter, Cindy Dotson of Texas; brother, William Ford of Utah; sister, Lena Harness of Arkansas; step-children, Elton Neal, David Neal and Labetta Glenn; and many loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His daughter, Carmel who passed away in 1982, preceded him in death. The family would like to thank the nurses of Optimal Hospice for the loving and tender care they gave Riley. Arvin Funeral Home will conduct a graveside funeral service on Monday, April 21, at 2pm at South Kern Cemetery, Arvin in the outdoor chapel for Riley Ford, age 93, of Arvin who passed away April 16, in Arvin with his family by his side. Chaplain Bob Winter of Optimal Hospice will officiate and interment will follow. Visitation will be held Sunday, April 20 from 2pm to 8pm at Arvin Funeral Home.