James Ray Ford, age 93, passed away on March 2, 2024. He was born on May 29, 1930 in Crawford County, IL to his parents James and Ruby (Smith) Ford. He was a graduate of Robinson High School where he met his wife, Clara Evelyn Guyer. They married on September 1, 1956 and lived and worked in Robinson and Champaign-Urbana, IL; Findlay, OH; Geneva, Switzerland; various locations in Florida; and most recently in Columbus, OH. They traveled extensively around the U.S. and across Europe, South and Central America. He was a loving and proud father and grandfather who will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by children Dr. James B. Ford of Columbus and Nancy Ford and Mark Darnall of Oak Park, IL; his grandchildren Alexander of Oak Park and Clare of Olympia, WA; nieces, nephews and many dear friends; and his beloved cat companion Henry. In lieu of flowers, the family asks contributions in James' memory be made to Columbus Humane. Arrangements entrusted to SCHOEDINGER MIDTOWN CHAPEL. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to share memories and condolences.
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