James Ray Ford Obituary

The memory of James Ray Ford of Beckley, West Virginia, who passed away on March 11, 2026 at the age of 83, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his wife Nellie Ford; his children, Tina Ford and James Ford Jr.; and his siblings, Charlie Ford and Relda Ford Summerell.

He is survived by: his children, Cindy Kay Ford Childs (Donald "Chuck" Childs) and Brian Lee Ford (Amand Lindsay Ford); his grandchildren, James Ray Ford III, Madalyn Rae Childs, Chris Forren, Bryce Walker Ford and Kendall Leigh Ford; and his siblings, Henry Ford and Faye Ford Cunningham.

In Lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be made to: Pemberton Baptist Church, C/O Donald Childs, P.O. Box 891, Mabscott, WV 25871 To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of James Ray Ford, please visit our.