Marvin R. Ford 66 of Valley Grove, WV died Wednesday March 9, 2016 in Washington Health Systems. He was born in Fairmont, WV on May 4, 1949, a son of Charles D. and Eulah A. Cole Ford. He worked as a coal miner for Patriot Coal and proudly served in the United States Army. He is survived by his wife Barbara A. Lemasters Ford. Services will be private and are being arranged by Nichol Funeral Home 1873 East Maiden Street Washington.