Taylor Funeral Home, Inc | Phenix City, AL

Obituary For James Ford

Mr. James Ford, Jr. 62 of Phenix City, AL passed Thursday, July 22, 2021 in Notasulga, AL.

Funeral service will are held 11:00 a.m. EST Thursday, July 29, 2021 in the C.T. Chapel of Taylor Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery.

Mr. James Ford, Jr. was born on October 19, 1958, in Columbus, Georgia to James Ford Sr. and Dorothy Coppins Ford. James was preceded in death by his father, Mr. James Ford, Sr., and grandparents: Mr. Clarence McCoy, Mrs. Bessie Ford, Mr. Henry Coppins, and Mrs. Betty Coppins Ezekiel.

James was reared in a loving family among four siblings in Phenix City, Alabama. While at St. John AME Church, he accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior, and served on Usher Board. James attended St. Joseph Catholic School; was a 1977 graduate of Mt. Olive High School; and a graduate of Columbus Technical College where he received an Associate Degree in Business. James was a veteran, having served in the United States Army where he rose to the rank of Sergeant. At the time of his death, he was employed with the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System in Tuskegee, AL.

James was dearly loved by many and leaves cherished memories with his: son, Mr. Jameson Ford of Columbus, GA; mother, Mrs. Dorothy C. Ford of Phenix City, AL; siblings - Mrs. Patricia (Adam) Parkman of Midland, GA, Mrs. Mary (Alton) Belton of Thomson, GA, Mrs. Theresa (Walter) Gilstrap of Decatur, GA, and Mr. Kelvin (Carol) Ford of Snellville, GA; grandchildren, Jaliyah Poole, Jameson Shepherd, and Harlem Ford; and aunt, Ms. Gloria Coppins of Phenix City, AL. He also leaves cherished memories with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends.

Guest Book

To the Ford Family: So Very sorry to hear of your Loss. Please accept our Deepest condolences. Pray that your many Cherished & Treasured Memories Comfort & Sustain you. May God Bless you All! Dorothy A. White-Burrell

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May God give peace to your family and loved ones as you rest with Sir. Well done.

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To the Ford Family, please accept my heartfelt condolences. It is my prayer that the peace of God will comfort your hearts and minds and provide strength for your family during this time. Dan Adams Co-Worker

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Sending love and prayers to my family...God Bless 🙏💋

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My thoughts and prayers with the family. Had the opportunity to meet Ford when my mother Doris was ill. He came by to visit her and offer his prayers. Stanley Sistrunk

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May the peace of God surround the family at this time and always. You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. Luv You Lots

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Our thoughts and prayers are with the family OF James Ford during this difficult time. Respectfully, Reginald, Deneen Thornton & D'Andre Hill, Phenix City, AL.

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REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND YOUR CO-WORKER REX-1 SEE YOU WHEN I SEE YOU

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May caring thoughts and prayers be a source of strength during this difficult time. James and I attend school from elementary through high school. Rest in peace classmate. Doris White-Miles

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Sincere condolences to the family of Mr. Ford. He will be missed dearly. R.I.P.

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Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Rest in peace my friend. It's been a HONOR to have shared the FIELD of BATTLE with you. Mr.SUTTEN

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Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Rest in peace my friend. It was an honor to have shared the FIELD of BATTLE with you. Mr. SUTTEN

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My prayers and thoughts are with his family during their time of bereavement. To my good friend rest in peace. Willis Robinson

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My prayers and sympathy are with the Ford family during this difficult time. I pray that the Lord will strengthen you. Carolyn Chatmon

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REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND KENNETH.KIBBLE CO-WORKER

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REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND AND I WILL SEE YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE

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My thoughts and prayer are with you and your family. I'm going to miss see you at work but I know you in a better place and having a blast..your co worker Ms.Bell

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You are in better place. Rest with the Lord..... Jacqueline Glaze Co-worker

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My prayers are with the Ford Family. May God continue to give you understanding and peace. May my friend James (Junior Boy) Rest In Peace. Love, Cynthia Alexander

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Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find strength in knowing others care. The Pettis family

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Share a memory to a neighbor and a friend love Garry Simmons Sympathy to the Family

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May care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead. My most sincere condolences goes out to the family. Robert Butler

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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