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Lester Ford Obituary

Ford, Lester James "Jay-Bird" ALBANY Lester James Ford entered peacefully into eternal rest at his residence on Sunday, October 21, 2007. Lester was born January 14, 1936 in Rocky Point, N.C. to the late Harry and Hattie Ford. He was employed by Bohl and Schultz Construction Co. for over 30 years. He leaves behind his children, Barry, Larry, Marie Ford of Yanceyville, N.C., Kenneth Wilson of Atlanta, Ga. and Christopher Scism of Ala.; four grandchildren; a sister, Ophelia Pearson (O.D.); a brother-in-law, Jessie Williams; a special niece and caregiver, Retha Brown; and a host of devoted nieces, nephews, family and friends. He was predeceased by his sister, Josie Williams, and his brothers, Harry, William and Joseph Ford. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 26 at 11:00 a.m. Viewing will be from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Sojourner Truth AME Zion Church, 351 Livingston Ave. with Rev. Melvin E. Brown officiating. Interment, Graceland Cemetery.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Oct. 25, 2007.

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TAMIEKA JOHNSON

November 21, 2007

HAPPY THANKSGIVING UNLCE JAY AND AUNT MAE AND ALSO HAPPY B-DAY AUNT MAE!!

LOVE,

MERT & KITTY CAT

Susan M. Watson-Amos

November 5, 2007

Retha, your mother would be proud of you, for you've done a wonderful job. That was such a beautiful obituary that you wrote.

My deepest condolences to you and your family . . .

November 1, 2007

my thought are with u and your family each and every day may god bless the yates/grier family

Forrest Barnes/Ellis

October 26, 2007

Williams & Ford Family: Respectfully sorry for your loss and the family is my prayers,God bless. Forrest"RISS"Barnes

Mike Reinhart

October 25, 2007

RIP

Carmen (Timi) Scism

October 25, 2007

Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you all in my prayers. God be with you in your time of sorrow.

GRACIE WASHINGTON

October 25, 2007

RETHA and family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you - Johnsie and Gracie.

Pam Villano

October 25, 2007

Dear MJ and family
I am so very sorry for your loss he is now resting peacefully with the Lord, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
God Bless

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