Jimmie Reed Ford

Jimmie Reed Ford, 81, of Columbia, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 10, 2017, at his home surrounded by his family. Jim was born September 8, 1935, to Oba I. and Nola Mae Hand Ford in Alton, Missouri. On February 13, 1954, he married Edith Yvonne Bowerman in Alton, Missouri and she preceded him in death on February 22, 2014. Jim was a church planter, pastor and preacher of God's word for over 60 years. He was also a carpenter and builder on many commercial buildings and residential homes throughout his career. He loved to travel, but his greatest loves were the Lord, his family, and God's people. He is survived by his two children, Janet Elaine (David) Danklef of Jefferson City and Danny Allen (Rose) Ford of Billings; a brother, Kendall Ford of Houston; a sister, Evelyn Sue Bowman (Vince) of Mt. Dora, Florida; two grandsons, Christopher (Nicole) Ford and Aaron (Emily) Ford; and six great- grandchildren, Drake, Cole, Annabella, Jaxson, Layla and Nolan. He has many other family members and friends who are rejoicing that Jim is now with his Lord. He was also preceded in death by his parents and son, Steven Quinn Ford in 1998 and a sister-in-law, Lora A. Ford. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 14, 2017, at Bach-Yager Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at New Salem Cemetery, Ashland. Visitation will be from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 13, 2014, at Bach-Yager Funeral Chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Gideons International, c/o Bach-Yager Funeral Chapel, 1610 N. Garth Ave., Columbia, MO 65202. "And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself, that where I am, there you may be also." John 14:3 Online condolences and tributes may be shared with the family at www.bachyager.com.