Thursday, March 14, 2019 8:20 am

Jackie Ford, 69, of Columbus, passed away, Sunday, March 3, 2019.

Born in Spartanburg, he was the son of the late Arthur Thomas Ford and Valma Wilson Ford. Mr. Ford retired from N.C.D.O.T. after 30 years of service and received many awards for being a dedicated employee. Jackie was a very accomplished guitarist having played at church and received awards for his music. Mr. Ford was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church.

Surviving is his wife, Doris Burgess Ford of the home and one son, Travis Ford of the home.

The funeral was held at Emmanuel Baptist Church. Burial followed in Peniel Baptist Church Cemetery.

McFarland Funeral Chapel is serving the family.