James Terry Fordham Obituary
The passing of James Terry Fordham (Dalton, Georgia) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on September 27, 2025 at the age of 83. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Aubry Zorn Fordham and Ella Kendrick Fordham; his siblings, Herman Zorn Fordham, William Jack Fordham, Aubry Donald Fordham, Doris Fordham Stitcher, Claris Fordham Ison, Ruby Fordham Nelson and Shirley Fordham McGee; his son John Kendrick Fordham; and his granddaughter Aubry Judson Keith.
He is survived by: his wife Rita Ritchey Fordham; his daughters, Grace Fordham Keith (Scot) and Mary Fordham Bready (Cameron); and his grandchildren, Ella Keith, Samuel Bready, Thomas Bready and Catherine Bready. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 4th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the River Community Church (2410 Cleveland Hwy, Dalton, GA 30721). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 4th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to one of Jim's favorite charities: Smile Train, 633 3rd Ave 9th floor, New York, NY 10017 (Smile Train - Donate Now and Change a Child's Life) (https://www.smiletrain.org). St. Jude Children's Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, TN 38105 (St. Jude - Donate today to give them tomorrow) (https://www.stjude.org).
