Deacon Joseph "J.C." Ford

FORD, Dea. Joseph "J.C." - Age 80, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024 at Medilodge - Montrose, MI. Family Hour 10:00 AM Saturday, September 28, 2024 at First Union Baptist Church, 7004 Fleming Rd., with funeral service commencing at 11:00 AM. Elder Danny Greene, officiating. Interment River Rest Cemetery, G-4413 Flushing Rd. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10:00 AM Saturday, September 28, 2024. Dea. Ford will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed Friday, September 27, 2024 from 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Mr. Joseph Corfed Ford ” JC” was born October 19, 1943 in Lake Charles, LA to the union of Raleigh Ford Sr. and Florence A. Jackson. At an early age he was converted and baptized by the Reverend M.M Cuby New Life Baptist Church in Lake Charles, LA. Joseph graduated from Washington High School in Lake Charles, LA. “JC” married Wilma Ruth Evans and from their union two sons were born; Brian and Corey. J.C. was married for 53 years. He moved to Flint, Michigan and was gainfully employed at General Motors Corporation, retiring after 40 years of service. Joseph was a faithful member of First Union Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon until his health began to fail. “JC” was a friendly man who enjoyed good food and conversation. He was also a good listener and won the admiration of both old and young. He touched many lives and will be greatly missed. Mr. Joseph Corfed Ford leaves to cherish his memories; son, Brian (LaKisha) Ford of Mt. Morris, MI; grandchildren, Ryan Ford of Oregon and Bryan (Savannah) Ford of Virginia; sister, Melva (Pastor Isaiah) Thibodeaux of Lake Charles, LA, Cherry Newman of Jacksonville, FL, Wanderlon Barnes of Houston, TX and Catherine Faye Ford of Lake Charles, LA; brother, Rev. Raleigh (Connie) Ford Jr. of Flint; uncle, Rev. Ernest Ford Sr. of Lake Charles, LA; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and special goddaughters; special cousins and friends, the Nelson family, Ernest Ford Jr., Terry Boone-Love, the Callaway family, McAlpine Drive and Marengo Street Neighbors. Mr. Ford was preceded in death by wife, Wilma Ruth Ford; son, Corey Ford; parents, Raleigh Ford Sr. and Florence A Jackson Ford; sister Marva Blue; niece, Netra Ford Hughes; sister-in-law, Edna Livingston.

Deacon Joseph "J.C." Ford

October 28, 1943 - September 16, 2024