Edward R. Hord age 77 of Ashland, passed away at his residence on November 1, 2026.
Born in Ashland on June 2, 1949 the son of Clarence and Lucy (Newcomer) Hord, he was a resident of Ashland County all of his life. Before his retirement he had been employed at Hyco, Budd/Bosch, Pentair Pumps and was self employed. Mr. Hord enjoyed spending time with his family and with his dog Sweet Pea, tractor pulling, Ohio State Buckeyes, Cleveland Indians and if the Cleveland Browns would have listened to his coaching advice they would have won the Super Bowl by now.
Mr. Hord is survived by his wife, Connie Hord and three children and one step son also survive: Melissa (Lester) Morr of West Salem, David (Colleen) Hord of Ashland, Edward “Russ” Hord II of Jeromesville and Bill (Jessica) DeVaughn of Tennessee. He is also survived by one grandson, Calvin Hord and four additional grandchildren.
He is proceeded in death by his parents.
Graveside funeral services will be held on Wednesday November 11, 2026 at the Adario Cemetery in Adario, Ohio.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made in memory of Edward to the Ashland Fire Division, 274 Cleveland, Avenue, Ashland, Ohio 44805 or the Ashland County Dog Shelter, 1740 Baney Road, Ashland, Ohio 44805
Online condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.heylfuneralhome.com
Heyl Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Funeral Home: Heyl Funeral Home
Website: heylfuneralhome.com