John Thomas Ford

1938 ∼ 2009

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John Thomas Ford, 71, of Bridge City, Texas passed away Saturday, December 5, 2009, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 9, 2009, at Hillcrest Memorial Park near Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Bob Boone of First Baptist Church Bridge City.

Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.

John was born on August 12, 1938, in Bridge City, Texas. He was the son of Thorne and Mary Lou Hearn Ford. John worked as an industrial engineer in Saudi Arabia and he was an airplane mechanic at Orange County Airport. He took early retirement from Neches Butane. He was a private pilot and a Veteran of the Air Force. He enjoyed spending time with his wife and family and was a wonderful father.

He was preceded in death by his parents. John is survived by his wife of 14 years, Femie Ford; daughter, Tammy Renee Moreno of Austin; sons, Rey Catubay of Ireland, Ruel Catubay of England and Rolando Catubay of the Philippines ; and grandchildren, Reign, Daena, Daniel and Jake Catubay.

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Anonymous December 13, 2009

MAY GOD KEEP YOU AND COMFORT YOU, AND GIVE YOU STRENGTH TO CARRY ON.##imported-begin##SANDRA HILTON##imported-end##

Anonymous December 9, 2009

dear femmie; I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. Our prayers are with you. eveline & alfonso Mcwilliams##imported-begin##eveline hogan##imported-end##

Anonymous December 8, 2009

John was a good man to work with and learn from. He had a lot of knowledge about how things worked and how to fix them. He often said there was nothing that can't be fixed if you have enough money. Another catch phrase he had was that all the knowledge in##imported-begin##Tommy Lamprecht##imported-end##

Anonymous December 8, 2009

Femie, My heart is heavy with sadness at this time. I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.##imported-begin##Donna Melton##imported-end##

Anonymous December 7, 2009

Femie and Family It was very hard to hear of John's passing. He was and will always be one of my best friends. I worked with him in Saudi Arabia he could always be counted on to do an outstanding job. He and I use to walk to popeyes to eat the cajun food##imported-begin##Clint Lynch##imported-end##