James Andrew Ford
July 29, 1915 ~ February 21, 2004
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Arden~ James Andrew Ford, 88, of McDowell Road, died on Saturday February 21, 2004 in a local hospital.
A native of Cambridge, MA , Mr. Ford was the son of the late James and Marian Tyler Ford and was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Ford Francis. He was a US Navy veteran serving during WW II.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Elizabeth Livermore Brooks Ford of Arden; daughter, Mary E. Ford of Arden; two sons, James A. Ford, Jr. and wife Aurora of Carlisle, MA and William T. Ford and wife Jeannie of Big Sur, CA; a sister, Carolyn Read of Concord, NH; eight grandchildren, Thomas C. Ford of Carlisle, MA, Sarah C. Ford of Charlotte, VT, Elizabeth D. Ford-Cox of Asheville, Jonathan A. Ford of Carlisle, MA, Christina M. Ford-Cox of Arden, William C. Ford of Charlotte, VT, James A. and Katrina A. Ford both of Carlisle, MA.
A memorial service will be held 3:00 PM Wednesday, in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian on Long Shoals Road with the Rev. Thomas D. Hughes officiating.
The family will receive friends following the service and in lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Mills River Fire and Rescue, 121 School House Rd. Horse Shoe, NC 28742.
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Dear Betty and family,
I am so sorry to learn of Jim’s death and send you my sincere sympathy. You and Jim had such a wonderful life together for many years, which I know makes for unforgettable memories. But also, it leaves a lot of large holes in your daily life. Do you come to Spartanburg? I’d love to hear from you. 864-582-6925. Joanne says ‘hello’ to Miffy and family.
Fondly,
Mary Walsh
Our thoughts are with you. We remember Jim fondly as a courtly gentleman,a scholarly, keenly intelligent fellow with a twinkly humor and intrigueing personality.
Dear Betty,
Randy and I are so sorry and will miss Jim very much.
Though we cannot be there please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
I love you.
Becky
Betty, Even though I will not be able to attend Jims memorial please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jim was a very special man. You both will always hold a special place in my heart.
Deborah Martin
Mr. Jim Ford was a lovely person who’s wit and sense of humor made him so much fun to be around. He taught our family so much about farming, animals and business. Both he and Betty gave us a fresh perspective on life which we attribute to much of the happiness and success in our lives today.
Our heartfelt sympathies go out to Betty and family in the loss of an extraordinary husband, father and grand-father. May God grant you the peace to remember the good times and take comfort in knowing that Jim Ford lived life to the fullest.
God bless you all.
Tim, Joan, Michelle & Travis Goodman
Unfortunately, I only had the opportunity to know Jim and his wonderful wife Betty for the last six years. However in those last six years, Jim truly enriched my life through his character, wisdom, and tremendous humor. He always helped me gain perspective on life and how to live it to the fullest. I wish we had met 30 years earlier but will always be thankful for the wonderful times that we had. Betty, stay strong and know you have dear friends that are always here for you. Randy Groom
Dear Betty, Sandy and Bill,
Mom and I were very sad to read about Jim in the newspaper. We want to send you our condolences. We certainly remember many good times with you in Campobello. Mom is 86 years old now and doing pretty well. I am married to Ed Babin but we have no children. Ed works as a professor of Geography at USC in Spartanburg and I am a secretary in a law office. Hope all of you are well. We were pleased to read that there are eight grandchildren! Congratulations to you, Sandy and Aurora and Bill and Jeannie. Betty, did you know that Dita Shellam just passed away recently. Mom has the details. We send you our love. If you want to write my address is: 104 Dalewood Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29302. My e-mail address is listed above. My God bless each of you and surround you with His special care!
Love,
Joanne Walsh Babin
Mary Walsh