James David Ford Jr.

James David Ford Jr., 76, of McRae, Arkansas went to be with his Heavenly Father, peacefully at home, surrounded by Elaine, J.P. and Catherine, Saturday, July 17, 2010. He was born February 17, 1934 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas to the late James David Ford Sr. and Jenette Mae Bray Ford Wooten. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister and his son, James Dale Ford. He was an outdoorsman with a passion for hunting and fishing, but fishing was his favorite. Being in a boat on the water was when he felt closest to Heaven. James also enjoyed carpentry and remodeling homes. He is survived by his wife, Elaine Walsh Ford of McRae; two step sons, Bob Samples of Guy, Arkansas and Jim Samples of Emerson, Arkansas; one son in Texas, and one daughter in Kentucky; one brother; three granddaughters and two grandsons. Funeral arrangements are under direction of Moore's Cabot Funeral Home (501) 843-5816. Please sign the online guestbook at www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com.