James A. Ford

1953 ∼ 2013

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James A. Ford, 60, of San Augustine, Texas, died Thursday, May 2, 2013, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange.

Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Born in Orange on April 9, 1953, James was the son of Herman and Bessie Stevenson Ford. He retired from the U.S. Army after 25 years of service, attaining the rank of Master Sargent. He loved reading, fishing and bird watching.

Preceded in death by his father, Herman Ford, James is survived by his wife, Cheryl Ford of San Augustine; mother, Bessie Ford of Orange; son and daughter-in-law, Jesse and Carrie Ford of Kempner; daughter, Jacquelyn Ford of Copperas Cove; sisters, Janis Heitz of Santa Fe, New Mexico, Judy Ford of Portland, Oregon; and one granddaughter, Savannah Ford.

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Anonymous May 7, 2013

So very sorry for your loss. Bessie Mae please let Arnold and I know if there is anything we can do for you. Our prayers are with you and your family.##imported-begin##Sharon Proellochs##imported-end##

Anonymous May 5, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go to Bubba's family and friends. I'm deeply saddened by his passing but I know I'll see him in Heaven. Peace to you, my good friend.##imported-begin##Greg Smith##imported-end##

Anonymous May 4, 2013

We are very sorry to hear about James. We extend our deepest sympathies to Cheryl and all the family.##imported-begin##Bob & Ruby Stephens##imported-end##

Anonymous May 4, 2013

I love you, Daddy. Rest in peace.... Until we meet again, Jackie Beth##imported-begin##Jacquelyn Ford##imported-end##

Anonymous May 4, 2013

My heart is overwhelmed with shock and grief. James always stood tall in my eyes and over the years I came to depend on his strong character as he cared for his mother. God bless his family at this time. Aunt Nealy Jane and Allan##imported-begin##Nealy Moxam##imported-end##

Anonymous May 4, 2013

Jim was so incredibly kind to my daughter, Carrie Ford and my grandson, Aden. I will never forget that. My prayer are for the whole family.##imported-begin##Darlene Barnot##imported-end##

Anonymous May 4, 2013

So So sorry to hear that James had passed. I am so glad that he and I got a chance to know each other again as adults. He was a good man & I know he loved his Momma! So glad that he was there with you when it happened. Our prayers are with you, Cheryl##imported-begin##Donna Stephens##imported-end##

Anonymous May 3, 2013

Love you brother......Rest in Peace##imported-begin##Judy Ford##imported-end##

Anonymous May 3, 2013

Remembering all of you in my prayers.##imported-begin##Lill Bingham Gray##imported-end##