Jerry J. Ford Obituary
In loving memory of Jerry J. Ford of Youngsville, Louisiana, who departed this world on May 8, 2024 at the age of 90. Jerry leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Jerry departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Jerry. Though Jerry may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Alvin Leon Ford, Sr. and Lula Mae Thurmond Ford. He is survived by: his wife Eleanor Sue "Susie" Henbest; his children, Shari Layne Ford Pieroni (Mark) and Jerry Jackson Ford, Jr. (Missy); his siblings, Alvin L. Ford, Jr. (Diane), Katie Marie Ford Boley (Matt) and Dr. Mary Jane Ford; and his grandchildren, Jared Pieroni, Daniel Pieroni (Rebecca), Ashley Pieroni DeLoach (Grady), John Parker Ford (Heather) and Dr. Jacob "Jake" A. Ford (Marina). He is also survived by eight great grandchildren plus a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.