Jimmy Glen Ford, age 75 of Palmyra Twp., entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at Hospice House in Poland. Jimmy was born on December 10, 1942 in Akron the son of the late Onis G. & Mary M. (Smale) Ford. He has lived in Palmyra Twp. since 1977 formerly of Akron.

Jimmy married the former Pamela Ann Barrett on February 28, 1962. Jimmy and Pam have been blessed with 56 years of marriage. Jimmy was employed for 36 years as a dispatcher at LockHeed Martin in Akron retiring in 2000. He was a member of Y-K Rod Club in Londonderry, OH. Jimmy enjoyed bowling, hunting and working in his garage.

Loving memories of Jimmy will be carried on by his wife Pam of Palmyra Twp., daughters; Tracy (James) Crouse of Cuyahoga Falls, Sherry (Mark) Shepard of Newton Falls, sisters; Kathy (Richard) Mather of Akron, Wanita (David) Frascella of Akron, brother Danny Ford of Greenville, SC, granddaughter Kimberly (Frank) Howell of Newton Falls, great-grandchildren, Lillian and Frank. Jimmy was preceded in death by his son Jimmy Ford II and daughter Kimberly Ann Smith.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at James Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11:00 am at the First Baptist Church, 2640 S. Canal Street Ext., Newton Falls, OH 44444. Jimmy will be laid to rest at Palmyra West Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions may be made to Hospice House, 9803 Sharrott Rd., Poland, OH 44514.

Arrangements have been entrusted to James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad Street, Newton Falls, OH 44444 (330)872-5440. Family & friends may view Jimmy's obituary online and to send condolences to his family, please visit www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com.

Wednesday, April 4, 2018 11:00 AM

First Baptist Church 2640 South Canal St. Ext. Newton Falls, Ohio 44444