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A candle was lit by Appalachian Funeral Home & Cremation Service lit a memorial candle
on August 15, 2017 11:00 AM
Birth date: Feb 1, 1938 Death date: Aug 13, 2017
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James "Jim" William Ford, Jr., age 79, of Gray, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2017 at his residence following a brief illness. A native of Johnson City, he was a son of the late J.W. "Bill" and Pauline Smith Ford. He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Ford graduated from Boones Creek High School and retired from the United States Postal Service. He served in the United States Army Reserve 639th Transportation Unit, Kingsport during the Berlin crisis. Mr. Ford was past Master of the Sinking Creek Masonic Lodge #575 in Gray, TN, was also a member of the Knoxville Scottish Rite and the Bristol York Rite. He was a member of the Almas Temple Shriners, Washington D.C. In addition to his parents, Mr. Ford is preceded in death by an infant daughter, Deborah Lynn Ford. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Janette Hyder Ford, Gray, TN; one brother, Harry Ford and wife Gail, Johnson City; nephew, Landon Harrison and wife Donna, Gray. The funeral service for Mr. Ford will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, August 16, 2017 in the east chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home with Rev. E.L. Wheeler officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 12:00 until 2:00 P.M. in the East Parlor of the funeral home. The graveside service and interment will follow at Monte Vista Memorial Park. The family would like to offer a special thank you to Pamela Irantham, F.P.N and Sharon of Family Physicians of Johnson City; Vanessa Fletcher and staff at Amedysis Hospice; Norma Smith, Dan and Ann Farris; Gordon Harrison; Caregivers- Lisa McNeely and her family for their kindness and loving care during Jim's illness. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 950 West Farris Rd, Greenville, SC 29605. Order Flowers Service DetailsWednesday, August 16th, 2017 2:00pm, Appalachian Funeral Home- East Chapel Interment DetailsMonte Vista Memorial ParkRead Obituary
A candle was lit by Appalachian Funeral Home & Cremation Service lit a memorial candle
on August 15, 2017 11:00 AM
Our deepest sympathies for your loss.
To the family of Jim Ford. Heaven just got a little brighter! I went to high school with Jim at Boones Creek, played alongside him in the school band and flew with him in his PT 26 and other airplanes. He was a great guy and had a most contagious smile. I will keep you all I my prayers in the days ahead. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.....Shalom, Jack Ramey, Mooresville, NC
My condolences to the family, the bible describes a God of comfort, "who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the rcomfort that we receive from God." ( 2 Corinthians 1:3,4) May God comfort you during this during this difficult time and may you find comfort in his promise of a resurrection. ( John 5:28,29).