John Mcneil Ford, Jr.

John M. Ford Jr. , age 90 , of Fraser , passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 2 0, 2021 . H e was born on October 16, 1930, in Kearny, New Jersey ; son of John McNeil and Anne (nee R odger) Ford . John graduated from Denby High School in Detroit, class of 1949. He received his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Detroit . Following graduation, he was drafted into the United States Army and proudly served his country from 1956-1958.

John was united in marriage to the love of his life, Ann E. Underwood, on March 2, 1957; they were married for over 64 years. He was a dedicated mechanical engineer for Detroit Edison for 48 years. He was loyal and had a strong work ethi c. John was also very charming and welcoming. For many years, John and Ann wintered in Michigan and summered at their second home in Spruce Pine , Alabama . John loved spending time relaxing on the beach by the family cottage in Lexington Heights . He enjoyed gardening and had a n extraordinary green th umb ; roses were his specialty . John ’ s sweet tooth crave d jellybeans and cho colate. He was a kind, gener ous, and devoted husband , father, grandfat her, brother, and friend.

H e is survived by his wife Ann; his children, Linda Ford Handran, John M. Ford III (the la t e Laura Zabel-Ford) , Alice Ford, and Thomas (Brandy Bree n) Ford; his sister Mary (the late Earl) Bohde; hi s grandchi ldren, Elizabeth Handran, Nicholas (Rachel) Handran, Lindsey (Steven) Dean, Christopher (Megan) F ord, Lauren (Drew) C o llins, Will Breen, Beth Ann Ford, and JT F ord ; and his great-grandchildren , Emma, Ava, Arthur, Iris, Kate, Eleanor, Riley, and Rhett. He was preceded in death by his parents , his t win sister Letitia Ford, and his brother William F ord.

A memorial service will be hel d in June a t Isbell United Methodist Church, 10821 Highway 43 S, Russellville, AL 35653 . In l ieu of flowers, m emorial contributions would be appreciated to the Arbor Hospice or Isbell United Methodi st Church, 10821 Highway 43 S, Russellville, AL 35653.