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John Ford Obituary
FORD, SR., John The relatives and friends of Mr. John A. Ford, Sr., are invited to attend his funeral services on Saturday, January 27, 2007, 12:00 noon at Wallingford Presbyterian Church, USA 705 King Street, Charleston, SC. Interment: Parker Cemetery, Johns Island, SC. Mr. Ford is survived by his devoted wife, Mrs. Esther Jackson Ford; his children, Mr. John A. Ford, Jr. (Rita), Ms. Joyce J. Scott, and Ms. Sharron Fontenot; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; his siblings, Mr. Jerry C. Ford, Ms. Julia Williamson, and Ms. Ida Ford; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Ms. Virginia Jenkins, Ms. Lucille Grant, Ms. Emily Lord, Ms. Mary Jackson, Ms. Martha Alston, Ms. Cynthia Jackson, Ms. Mary Jackson, Ms. Bernetha Jenkins, Ms. Josephine Jackson, Ms. Liz Ford, Ms. Albertha Freeman Ford, and Ms. Isadora Ford, and Ms. Dorothy Jackson, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mr. Ford was the founder of "John Ford and the Southern Dukes" during the 50's. He also founded the "Ace of Souls and Soul Aces." Viewing for Mr. Ford will be Friday, January 26, 2007, from 1:00 to 5:30 p.m. at the William Smith Memorial Chapel, Charleston, SC, and from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the church. The family will be receiving friends from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Viewing will also be at the church on Saturday morning, 10 a.m., until funeral service. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.smithmcnealfh.com. Arrangements by W.M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2 Radcliffe Street, Charleston, SC (843) 722-3676 or 1-800-924-5659. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.
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for John Ford
Mrs. L.F. King, Sonya, Spike Pee-Wee and Jametta
February 5, 2007
To Bubba, and Family, continue to hold onto God's unchanging hands. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your old family friends.
Darrell & Carolyn Eidem
January 30, 2007
Joyce, Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. May God richly bless you in the future....you are truly deserving. We love you and if there is anything at all we can do please let us know.
Christine Milholland
January 26, 2007
Joyce,
I am so sorry for your loss. Know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Jesus said, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes will never die." John 11:25-26 God bless you.
Theodore Weston
January 26, 2007
Bubba,Joyce,& Family:
You and your family have my sincere condolences. May God be with you all.
Christopher Bailey Jr.
January 26, 2007
To the Ford Family,
I am sorry for your loss. May God be with you in this sorrowful time.
rosalind heyward
January 25, 2007
TO THE FORD FAMILY,
MY UNCLE ,FRANK WILLIAMS PLAYED WITH MR. FORD BACK IN THE DAY. EVERYTIME HE COMES TO CHARLESTON FOR A VISIT,HE HEADS AROUND THERE. I REMEMBER SITTING IN ON THEIR JAM SESSIONS. IT IS GOOD TO REMEMBER THE OLD DAYS. GOD BLESS
horace Mccutchen
January 25, 2007
To the Ford Family:
Don't mourn but celebrate, God know whats best. Weeping may endure for a night but Joy comes in the morning. Be bless. By way of Kingstree , South Carolina. The Mccutchen, Mitchum, Scott, Mccrea, Mcclary, Pendergrass and Henryhand .
Bob Fugitt
January 25, 2007
My deepest sympathy to you and your family Joyce. John 10:27 says "My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me: and I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish." The words you spoke of your father were so filled with love and I pray God will be with you in your time of need. God Bless.
Stan & Gail Van Meter
January 24, 2007
Joyce,
We are so sorry for your loss. Trust in your faith to understand that your dad has gone home to be with Our Holy Father.
James (Stretch) Galliher
January 24, 2007
May God be with you in this sorrowful time.
John Ritner
January 24, 2007
Joyce
Our sincerest condolences on the loss of your Father. Prayers.
John and Amie Ritner
Mary Ford Smith
January 24, 2007
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Uncle John. Our thoughts & prayers go out to everyone during this time of bereavement.
Love
Mary,Lamar,Dominique & Marquis
EASTPOINT, GEORGIA
January 23, 2007
Joyce
We send our thoughts and prayers to you and your family.May God give you his blessings during this difficult time.
Ted and Gerry Bolen, Warner Robins,GA
Chris/Bob Hastie
January 23, 2007
Joyce
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Marion Froshour
January 23, 2007
Joyce,
Words are not enough in times like these. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Hang tough Chief.. red and Lucette Froshour
Bernard A. Grant
January 23, 2007
Aunt Esther, Bubba, Joyce and Sharron
I know that "It is well," with Uncle John. My prayer is that God will sustain each of you during this most difficult period. Just know that HE is GOD, and alone HE can do all things, except to fail. Keep looking up!
Your Nephew and Cousin,
Bernard
Deborah Tate
January 23, 2007
When God makes the dicision to bring one of His back to him it is a demonstration of his agape love he has for us. I will keep you and your family in my prayers that he will give you the strength to endure this difficult time. Look to him for strength as he stands awaiting for you'll to lean upon him. May God continue to bless you all. If I can be on any assistance please do not hesitate to call me.
Glen/Lyn Ruswinkle
January 23, 2007
Please accept our sympathy for the loss of your father. May our heavenly Father give you peace during this stressful period.
Rick Van Vleet
January 23, 2007
Joyce, My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
God Bless
Jim & Prescilla Roshak
January 23, 2007
Our deepest sympathy in your time of loss. We hope the memories of "Daddy" and your faith in God will give you strength to turn your sorrow into celebration as we know he is in a better place. God Bless!
Charles Baker
January 23, 2007
Joyce
May you find comfort in knowing that your loved one is at rest and in the arms of the Lord for eternal care. God Bless you
AQUILA &STEVANNA MOSLEY
January 22, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Steven Vos
January 22, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Harold Jones
January 22, 2007
I pray that God gives you strength and understanding. If the Jones family can be of assistance please call @ 404-664-7548. Nothing but Love.
Martin and Mary Jo Mazick
January 22, 2007
Your Dad and you are in our prayers.
May the Lord be with you in this difficult time.
Lorenzo Lewis
January 22, 2007
"MAY GOD'S GRACE COMFORT AND STRENGTHEN YOU AND YOURS TODAY AND IN THE DAYS AHEAD". "MUCH SYMPATHY, GOD BLESS"
Michelle Hamilton
January 22, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Alicia FUGITT
January 22, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss - but we all know he is at peace now. It's just hard on those of us left behind - you all have the prayers of me and my family. God Bless
Carolyn Small
January 22, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. If there's anything I can do to help, please let me know.
JJ Scott
January 22, 2007
Daddy, you are missed. We can hear you saying,"Ain't that something else or what you talking about." If ever a man loved God more than you, we can not speak for him, but we can speak for you. You are/were the Lord's servant. Your humble spirit and kind ways left us a legacy we will never forget. We will continue to be a help to somebody and speak kind words, even of the strangers in our midst. Rest Daddy until it is time for us to travel to meet you in Heaven. PEACE
Bubba, Sharron and Joyce
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