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J.T. Ford

March 26, 1922 — August 12, 2021

J.T. Ford, 99, of Orange, passed away on August 12, 2021, in Groves.

Born in Dorchester, Texas, on March 26, 1922, he was the son of Louis Olney Ford and Stella May Turley Ford. J.T. was a lifelong member of Winfree Baptist Church where he served his Lord faithfully and whole-heartedly. He was a member of the International Order of Oddfellows. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. J.T. will be deeply missed by all those he came to know and love.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Stella Ford; loving wife, Annie Ophelia Ford; son, Keith Ford; daughter, Patricia Dillon; and granddaughter, Leta Walters.

He is survived by his children, Robert Ford and wife Mary Lou of Orange, Grady Ford and wife Ann of Orange, Larry Ford and wife Chris of Little Cypress, Jerald Ford and wife Bonnie of Orange, Glenda McClelland of Mauriceville, and Lynelle Meurer and husband Dwayne of Orange; 20 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and brother, John Ford, formerly Constable of Bridge City.

Private family graveside services will be under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Pallbearers will be Rodney Dillon, Neal Ford, Brad Ford, Larry Ford, Jr., Keith Ford Jr. and Jeremy Ford. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Wesley McClelland, Sam Dillon, Michael Ford and Josh Ford.
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