James C. Ford

James C. Ford, 78, of Cutler, passed away on Monday, Feb. 9, 2015 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born Aug. 5, 1936 in Du Quoin, Illinois, the son of Harvey and Lettie (Moye) Ford. James married Patricia E. Grab in Pinckneyville, Ill. on July 13, 1980.

James was retired. He was of the Baptist Faith. James was a U. S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam Conflict and a member of BBK American Legion Post #480 in Steeleville, Ill.

He is survived by his: wife: Patricia Ford, Cutler, Ill., daughter: Jaimie Ford, Charleston, S.C., stepson: Kevin Grab, Springfield, Ill., step grandson: Jonathon Rude and brother: George and Mary Kay Ford, Carterville, Ill.

James was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and two sisters.

Memorial service will be held Saturday, February 14, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Sparta, Ill. with. Rev. Tim Gregory officiating. Memorials may be made to the Building Fund at First Baptist Church of Sparta. To sign the guest book online visit www.wilsonsfuneralhome.net

Services are under the auspices of Wilson's Funeral Home in Steeleville, Illinois.