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Marvin Ford
Jacksonville - Marvin E. Ford, age 94, passed away Sunday, October 5th, 2025. Arrangements are pending at the Williamson Funeral Home.

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Published by Jacksonville Journal-Courier on Oct. 7, 2025.

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Oct

15

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Williamson Funeral Home

1405 Lincoln Avenue, Jacksonville, IL 62650

Oct

15

Memorial service

1:00 p.m.

Williamson Funeral Home

1405 Lincoln Avenue, Jacksonville, IL 62650

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1405 Lincoln Avenue, Jacksonville, IL 62650

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Robert and Deananne Surratt

Yesterday

So sorry to read of Marvin's passing. Our deepest condolences to his family. He was my boss many years ago and always went out of his way to talk to me every time we ran into each other. I am glad to have known Marvin.

Ryan Van Aken

Yesterday

Marvin was a Jacksonville treasure. He was a kind and humble man. We will miss seeing him at all of the JHS athletic events. My condolences to his family.

Bernidean Mason

Yesterday

So sorry to hear about Marvin´s passing . May you be filled with all the beautiful memories. Marvin was a great person. He will be missed by many.Him and Walt can talk about ACH stories up there.

Fran Glass

Yesterday

My name is Fran Glass and I ran the Senior Citizens Bus program. Marvin was one of my part time bus drivers. He was a very kind and generous person.

Yana Jones

October 8, 2025

Blessed to have known this wonderful man!

Mel Roustio

October 8, 2025

I met Marvin in 1977, my first year to coach Crimsons´ basketball. I appreciated Marvin as a Masonic Brother and our shared love for basketball.

`Gentleman´ is defined as one who is courteous and most honorable. Marvin Ford epitomized those traits. I am most grateful and the better that our journeys intersected.

Lynn Knapp

October 7, 2025

Very sorry about your loss.
Cannot remember how long I had known Marvin, but was well respected and a friend

John Ford

October 6, 2025

Condolences to the family.

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