Indiana state Senator David C. Ford has died from complications of pancreatic cancer, 24-Hour News 8’s Jim Shella reported.

In late January, family members confirmed the Hartford City lawmaker was “critically ill with cancer” and underwent surgery.

The four-term Republican senator served as Assistant Majority Floor Leader and chaired the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Technology. In addition, he was a member of the Judiciary, Tax and Fiscal Policy, and Education and Career Development committees.

Last year, Ford was named a Government Leader of the Year by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce.

Ford’s Senate District 19 includes Adams, Allen, Blackford, Grant and Wells counties.

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