Jimmy Harris Ford

Mr. Jimmy Harris Ford, 84, of Murray, Kentucky, died Sunday, August 9, 2020 at the Anna Mae Owen Hospice House. He was the beloved husband of the late Pansy Rebecca Dick Ford for 49 years. Born on January 21, 1936, Jimmy was the son of the late Alpha Roosevelt and Dollie Mae Ford of Lynn Grove, Kentucky.
Jimmy's passion for medicine and serving others was evident in his daily life as he doled out advice and encouragement with every prescription. He valued the special relationships he held with his patients who entrusted him with their care. A pharmacist for 51 years, Jimmy held a deep regard for his fellow pharmacists and the physicians with whom he collaborated. He worked tirelessly alongside the love his life, Pansy, as they built their family-owned pharmacy serving their customers at Wallis Drug Store and at skilled nursing facilities in Western Kentucky. He was extremely honored to be an active part of the vibrant businesses on Murray's court square. Determined to preserve the tradition of the pharmacy soda fountain, he relished the fact that folks would drive many miles to enjoy his store's freshly squeezed orange-aids and zingers.
He believed in the power of simple acts of kindness and served as a role model for his family as he quietly helped those in need, especially those who could not afford medications or other necessities. He was a loyal and thoughtful friend. Jimmy loved being a Murrayan and after his retirement, published a compilation of his musings on the life, leaders and townspeople of the city. He also served as a deacon at the University Church of Christ and Glendale Road Church of Christ and gained much strength from the fellowship. Jimmy's pride and joy was his family. Although "his girls" lived far away, he was a vital part of their lives with daily calls to stay abreast of their latest developments and provide loving support and guidance. He enjoyed coming for long visits, especially to Cape Cod where he delighted in playing with his grandchildren and feasting on lobster and to the D.C. area where he was inspired by national landmarks and added to his strong knowledge of past American presidents.
His devotion, mentorship, and uplifting spirit will be sorely missed by them all, including his daughters Teresa Ford Chope of Boston, Massachusetts and Marla Ford of Bethesda, Maryland, his son-in-law Douglas Chope and four grandchildren, Katherine Clasby Chope, Douglas Ford Chope, Sallie Lawrence Chope and Evelyn Ford Moroscak.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 10:30am at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home where John Dale, Garry Evans, and William Looney will officiate, burial will follow at Murray Memorial Gardens. There will be no public visitation held.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Glendale Road Church of Christ – Benevolent Fund, 1101 Glendale Road, Murray, Kentucky 42071 or the Jimmy H. Ford Pre-Pharmacy Scholarship Fund, at Murray State University Foundation, Office of Development, 200 Heritage Hall, Murray, KY 42071. Check memo line should read, In Memory of Jimmy H. Ford.
Online condolences may be made at www.thejhchurchillfuneralhome.com