John Earl Ford Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John Earl Ford of Peoria, Illinois, who passed away on September 3, 2025, at the age of 74, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John A Graham Sr. and Lillie B. Alexander; and his sons, Eric Clements and Dominique Alexander. He is survived by: his wife Michelle Ford; his children, Jonathan Bynum (Antoinette Marie), John Michael Ford, Pierre Glenn, Larry Robinson (Breona), Latechia McBride, Monique Hendon, Toya Sanders, Kentyetta Irby, Schmicka Glenn, Sentrya Glenn, Zabrina Brown-Patterson and Cassandra Carey; and his siblings, Jerome Alexander, Mike Alexander (Jeanette), Joseph Alexander, Tony Alexander, Jerome "Tuge" Alexander, Gregory Graham, Christopher Graham, Claudia Neal, Johnetta Graham, Elaine Glore, Mary Graham Bracy, Regina Graham, Juanita Alexander, Joyce Ashmore, Margretta Alexander and Charise Oliver (Brian). He is also survived by grandchildren, great- grandchildren, nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.
Visitation was held on Saturday, September 20th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Love and Kindness Ministries (603 W Nebraska Ave, Peoria, IL 61604). A celebration of life was held on Saturday, September 20th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
