Thomas E. Ford, 52, of Bethlehem, died Jan. 12, 2019, in his home.

He was the husband of Maribel (Martinez) Ford.

Born Feb. 23, 1966, in Elizabeth, Union County, N.J., he was the son of the late Thomas Edward and Cherrye Anne (Carter) Ford.

He was raised by his grandparents, the late Willie Jr. and Dorothy Faye (Carter) Peacock.

Having a love for cars, he was an advanced automobile mechanic and transmission specialist.

He was a former member of the Church of God of Prophecy, Brooklyn, N.Y.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by children Terrell T., Sean E., Thomas E. Israel Rivera (Towaan), Jorge L. Rivera, Candido Rodriguez, Jr., Maribel Rodriguez, Clarissabel Rodriguez; sister Shonta E. Ford; granddaughter Alina Renee Ford and eight additional grandchildren; aunt Dorothy J. Peacock; and uncle Willie Peacock III (Althea).

He was predeceased by a brother Stacey E. Ford.

Expressions of sympathy may be made at heintzelmancares.com.

Contributions may be made to the family to help defray expenses.

Arrangements were made by Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Schnecksville.