Jimmy C. Ford Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Jimmy C. Ford (Lima, Ohio), who passed away at the age of 84, on May 12, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Jimmy C. Ford to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Selmer Clinton and Susie Velma Ford (Williams); his son Steven L. Ford, Sr.; and his siblings, Alice Stutz, Gladys Robinson, Cecil, Edward and Clovis "Punk" Ford.
He is survived by: his wife Becki; his children, Cinda Casarez (Matt), Racinda Covault, Jama Greene and Kerry Adams (BJ); his grandchildren, Joshua Sullivan, Matthew Casarez (Kim), Steven Ford, Jr. (Alexis), Rachel Davidson (Warren), Alexander Hayes (Kathryn), Nathan Ford, Elliott Hayes, Ethan Watkins (Grace Decker) and Cale Adams; his siblings-in-law, Teresa Honert (Luc), Darla Stith (David) and Glenn Honert; his parents-in-law, Ruth and John Honert; and his caregivers, Becky, Shanon and Caroline. He is also survived by eleven great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Monday, May 18th 2026 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Tuesday, May 19th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services - Shawnee Chapel (1170 Shawnee Rd, Lima, OH 45805). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 19th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to the Johnny Appleseed Park District, 1682 Slabtown Road Lima, OH 45801 jampd.com or PBS Foundation (He loved Ken Burns Historical documentaries!) 1225 S. Clark St. Arlington, VA 22202 https://foundation.pbs.org may be expressed to the family at http://www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
