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Jerry L. Ford

February 28, 1938 - November 26, 2020

visitation

Visitation
Community Baptist Church
Tuesday 12/1, 4:30 pm

service

Service
Community Baptist Church
Wednesday 12/2, 12:00 pm

cemetery

Cemetery
Northeast Louisiana Veteran's Cemetery
2413 Highway 425
Rayville, Louisiana 71269
318-728-4346 |
Wednesday 12/2

Funeral services for Jerry L. Ford will be held at 12:00 P.M., Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Community Baptist Church. Pastor Danny McIlvene will officiate. Interment will follow at the Northeast Louisiana Veteran’s Cemetery in Rayville, Louisiana under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home ~ West Monroe. Visitation will be from 4:30 P.M. until at the church on Tuesday, December 1, 2020.
Jerry was born in Beaumont, Texas on February 28, 1938 and passed away in Monroe, Louisiana on November 26, 2020. He was a longtime member and deacon at Community Baptist Church. Jerry retired from the Union Pacific Railroad and the Louisiana National Guard. He also worked at Burger Chef for years and owned Totos in West Monroe for many years. Jerry is preceded in death by his parents, Joe A. Ford, Sr. and Clara Poole Ford; brother, Robert L. Ford.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Lillian Bullock Ford; daughter, Debra Ford Hinkie and husband Jerry; granddaughter, Launa Liggen and husband Sam; special grandson, Dillon and wife Sumner; great- grandchildren, Kamryn and Carson; step-sons, Jim Murphy and wife Kim; Kim’s children, Trish, T.J., and Mickey Abbott and families; special step-grandson, Cody Abbott; brothers, Joe Ford and wife Linda, Lewis Ford and wife Brenda; many other nieces, nephews and other cherished family and friends.
Pallbearers will be Jim Childers, Mark Martin, Jr. Johnson, Gary Smith, Henry Hanson, and Tom Peters. Honorary pallbearers will be Retired National Guard of the 528th Engineer Battalion and “Ole Men’s” Sunday School Class of Community Baptist Church. Special honorary pallbearer will be Larry Hall.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial in Jerry’s name to Community Baptist Church, 164 Defreese Road, West Monroe, Louisiana, 71291.

Visitation
Community Baptist Church
Tuesday 12/1, 4:30 pm
Service
Community Baptist Church
Wednesday 12/2, 12:00 pm
Cemetery
Northeast Louisiana Veteran's Cemetery
2413 Highway 425
Rayville, Louisiana 71269
318-728-4346 | Map
Wednesday 12/2
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Funeral services for Jerry L. Ford will be held at 12:00 P.M., Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Community Baptist Church. Pastor Danny McIlvene will officiate. Interment will follow at the Northeast Louisiana Veteran’s Cemetery in Rayville, Louisiana under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home ~ West Monroe. Visitation will be from 4:30 P.M. until atContinue Reading

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Beth Perkins left a message on December 1, 2020:
Ms Sue, so sorry sending our sympathy and prayers. Beth Evans Perkins
Steve Kamerman left a message on November 30, 2020:
Thinking of you today, Jerry, and remembering the joy of knowing you and being able to share time with you and several friends. We will miss you, Rest in Peace !
Jerry Mizell left a message on November 30, 2020:
A true Friend, a Great Soldier and a better Man than most. Jerry will be missed. This world was a better place with him in it. My prayers for family.
Father John Kennedy left a message on November 29, 2020:
Praying for this good man, his family, extended family and friends. It was a blessing to know Jerry through mutual friends we shared at one time. A true man of God. My condolences to all who knew and loved him.
SFC Kelly Cooper left a message on November 29, 2020:
My deepest sympathy to the family. I will miss brother Ford. 528th is a band of brothers. Rest in piece my brother. It has been an honor knowing you all these years.
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John Catalanotte left a message on November 29, 2020:
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of 1SG Jerry Ford. I send my deepest condolences to his family. God bless him.
COL (Ret) Calvin & Jan Washispack left a message on November 29, 2020:
Jan and I want to express our deepest condolences to Jerry's family and friends. I knew Jerry from our service in the Louisiana National Guard. Jerry was a professional and caring Soldier. A deserving tribute to Jerry -- It is the “Soldier” In Memorial Honor to 1SG Jerry L. Ford Louisiana National Guard It’s the Soldier, not the pastor/preacher, who has given us freedom of religion and worship. It’s the Soldier, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press. It’s the Soldier, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech. It’s the Soldier, not the demonstration organizer, who has given us freedom to assemble and demonstrate. It’s the Soldier, not the lawyer, who has given us the right to a fair trial. It’s the Soldier, not the politician, who has given us the right to vote, ensures our right to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. It’s the Soldier, Who salutes the Flag, who serves beneath the Flag and whose coffin is draped by the Flag, who gives the protester the right to burn the flag. The American Soldier does not serve and fight because he hates who is in front of him; he serves and fights because he loves who is behind him. ETERNAL REST GRANT HIM O LORD AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON HIM.
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Jim and Vicki Childers left a message on November 29, 2020:
Sending our love and hugs! Prayers for the family! Jerry was a “special” friend!
Aaron Coleman left a message on November 28, 2020:
Jerry was a Great Man, Friend, Mentor, And Brother in Arms and Brother in Christ. He will be fondly remembered, extremely missed.
Susan, Sammy Liggin and Frances Case left a message on November 28, 2020:
Prayers for Launa and the family of Mr. Ford.
Kilpatrick Funeral Homes left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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