James "Buster" Ford's obituary , Passed away on May 13, 2025 in Lufkin, Texas

James "Buster" Ford

February 28, 1935 - May 13, 2025 (90 years old)

Lufkin, Texas

James "Buster" Ford's obituary , Passed away on May 13, 2025 in Lufkin, Texas

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Shafer Funeral Home

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James "Buster" Ford

February 28, 1935 - May 13, 2025 (90 years old)

Lufkin, Texas

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James Ford Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Ford of Lufkin, Texas, who passed away on May 13, 2025 at the age of 90. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Ford to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Roy Prestridge Ford and Daisy Ford (Hass); his wife Mary Ellen Ford; his sister Mattie Lynn Roberts; his daughter Diana Lynn Barak; his sons-in-law, James Williams, Sr. and Larry Barak, Sr.; his granddaughter Jamie Ellen Shaw; and his pet Dexter.

He is survived by: his close friend Bob Rice; his daughters, Teresa Kay Williams of Trinity, Debra Sue Perroni (Mike) of Rockport and Kimberly Ann Moulder (Kenny) of Lufkin, Texas; his grandchildren, Deidra Lynn Mannion (Brian), Jessica Boynton, Christopher Williams, Rachel Brown (Trey), Jennifer Edwards (Mike), Larry Barak, Jr. (Rachel) and Kelsey Matthews (Cody); and his great grandchildren, Jackson Andrews, Bryce Andrews, Kaylee Edwards, Michael Merton, Alexis Mannion, Laureli Shaw, Kynlee Brown, Brandon Edwards, Jamie Edwards, Charlotte Edwards, Cameron Mannion, Ayson Matthews and Constance Barak. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, and his best friend.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Shafer Funeral Home



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Thu

May 15

Visitation

Shafer Funeral Home
600 N John Redditt Dr, Lufkin, TX 75904-0353

Fri

May 16

Graveside service

Whitehouse Cemetery
416 Whitehouse Dr, Lufkin, TX 75901

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