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James Donald Ford
1946 - 2017
James Donald Ford
1946 - 2017
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CHATTANOOGA, TN - James Donald Ford, 71, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at his home. He was born on March 27, 1946 in Norwich, CT to the late Donald Glenn and Mary Bohara Ford. He was a 1964 graduate of Norwich Free Academy. Mr. Ford retired from Westinghouse after 40 years of service.
Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Dianne Ford; son, Sean Ford of Ooltewah, TN; stepdaughter, Amy Hitchcock of Ringgold, TN; Stepson, Scott Smith of Chattanooga, TN; sister, Barbara Ford Jacobs of Norwich, CT; and grandchildren Grace and Bailey Ford, and Christopher and Taylor Richards.
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bob champagne
September 12, 2017
I was one of those "many friends" at "Ma Fords' house,hanging out. Godspeed,Jimmy.
Sandy Cobb
September 11, 2017
So sorry to hear of Jim' s passing. RIP my NFA classmate.
Sandy Cobb
Jim Bierylo
September 10, 2017
I was saddened to learn of Jim's passing. We played ball together in the Sts. Peter and Paul league and became fast friends. I spent many hours hanging out with Jim and his many friends at "Ma Ford's". Jim was my best man when I got married. We lost touch when he moved south, but I thought of him often. My condolences go out to his family.
September 10, 2017
With deepest sympathy, may the power of prayer ease your sorrow, bring you peace and provide much for you during this difficult time. Matthew 21:22
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Ronn Nagel
September 9, 2017
So sorry to get this news, Jim was my best friend from the fourth grade till the end of high school, played little league, football, American Bandstand and double dated many times.
I have so many memories of Jim and the trips his mother would take us on.
Rest easy my friend, you are remembered by many....
fran durga
September 9, 2017
Sorry to hear Jim has passed. I went to school with Jim and had lots of great times together.We also played baseball together at buckenham school.Believe it or not Jim and I played Elvis and Jerry Lee Lewis in a talent contest at Buckenham school Jim was Evis and I was Jerry.We won hands down.I was slso the catcher that threw the ball to the third basemen when Jim was trying to steal third and the ball hit his left leg and he broke it.It was really bad and I"am sure that leg gave him trouble most of his life.I never forgot Jim, he was a nice guy. He use to kid me about how much of a crush I had on his sister Barbra. RIP my old time friend. Fran and Colleen Durga
Karen Sunseri
August 31, 2017
My thoughts and prayers go out to you Diane. You have a very strong Guardian Angel on you shoulder to keep you safe. You have my sympathy on losing both husband and friend. Both Jim and yourself had wonderful life together,I'd rather love and lost than never have loved
Wayne Hembree
August 31, 2017
Dianne, I am so sorry for your and your family's loss. I have many fond memories of Jim. What a great guy!
August 30, 2017
We shared a lot of time on the road during work, many a good memories. May you rest in peace now.
Les Jones (Clinton, In)
Larry Kidd
August 30, 2017
RIP Jim.
R.T. Johnson
August 30, 2017
Sorry to hear this. RIP Jim.
Donna Jones
August 30, 2017
RIP old Friend
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