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Jerry Leon Ford, Sr.

d. February 20, 2022

Conyers

Jerry Leon Ford, Sr., of Conyers, passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022, at the age of 77. Mr. Ford loved going to Calvary Baptist Church, and was married to the love of his life, Jo-Ann, for 55 years. He was the eldest son of 14 children and helped his mother raise and support his younger siblings. In his spare time, Mr. Ford enjoyed watching Westerns and The Waltons, and spending time with his family. He loved being outdoors, rabbit hunting with his father-in-law, sitting on the porch, and especially loved his dogs, Buddy and Spot. Mr. Ford was preceded in death by his daughter, Cindy Ann Ford; parents, Melton Randolph and Mamie Ford; sisters, Darlene Wilson, Diane Vaughn; brothers, Rob Ford, and David Ford.

Survivors include his wife, Jo-Ann Ford; sons, J.J. Ford, Jr.(Marcia); Lamar Ford (Brandy); grandchildren, Courtney Whitten (Dustin), Lance Ford (Meaghan), Brandon Ford (Lauren), Matthew Ford, Ryan Ford (Jasmine), Aly Ford, Trenton Ford, Kaleb Ford; great-grandchildren, Braxton Whitten, Teagan Whitten, Avery Ford, Kenslea Ford, Paisley Ford, Declan Ford, Beau Whitten, Westlynn Whitten, Eloise Ford, Maddux Ford; sisters, Barbara Jean White, Pat Jones, Helen Strickland (Bobby); brothers, James Ford (Charlotte), Mark Ford (Bonnie), Wayne Ford, Gerald; Several nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Service for Mr. Ford will be held Wednesday, February 23, 2022, 2:00 P.M., at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, with Rev. Adam Qualls officiating, and Interment following in Chapel Christian Church Cemetery, 776 Chapel Church Road, in Winder. Friends are invited to visit with the funeral home, Tuesday, February 22, from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M.

Governor Brian Kemp’s latest executive order has eliminated restrictions on large gatherings; however, CDC guidelines recommend social distancing (6 feet apart) and wearing of masks while in public. Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home requests that you observe these recommendations while in our funeral home attending visitations and/or services.

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Visitation

Tuesday, February 22, 2022

6:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)

Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home and Dogwood Hill Crematory - Access Road Location

1215 Access Road, Covington, GA 30014

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Funeral Service

Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Starts at 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home and Dogwood Hill Crematory - Access Road Location

1215 Access Road, Covington, GA 30014

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