Jesse Richard "JR" Ford

Jesse Richard "JR" Ford, 86, of 5 Orchard Lane in Inman, passed away Saturday, May 16th, at Spartanburg Medical Center.

JR was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina on September 29, 1939, a son of the late Mary Evelyn Ballenger Ford and George Christopher Ford. He was the husband of Rosa Lee Hollifield Ford of the home.

He retired from Springs Industries in Lyman and was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Inman. He served in the U.S. Army.

In addition to his wife, he is also survived by a son; Jeffrey Scott Ford, three sisters; Christine Drake, Ann Parker, Nancy Fowler, two brothers; Jerry Ford, Chester Ford, and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was also predeceased by several siblings.

A Memorial Service will be held by the family at 3:30 PM on Friday, May 22, 2026 at Liberty Baptist Church in Inman with Dr. David Duncan officiating.