I was so sorry to hear of John's passing. But what a blessing to have loved someone who effected so many lives. I came to Christ through Young Life at Round Rock High School (class of '77).  I remember John, Brad, Shirley, Jill.  My memories of John are of lots of laughter - funny (and some gross) skits, singing, and talking. I am blessed that he was in my life for a short but impactful time.  Hugs to your family.

Dear Kathy and family,  
    So sorry to hear this but I know he is with his Lord and Savior.  Jean and I wish you extra strength as you walk through the next few days, weeks, and months.  God bless you and a special thanks for your ministry at SACS and for both you and John at Wayside!  
   Alan and Jean Axtell

John and I spent a season together in the early 2000's. Long before smartphones there was this device called a "Palm Pilot" both John and I shared the same passion for, at that time "High Tech" personal digital assistant. We were always trying to one up each other with our Palm Pilot apps. One day he calls me into his office and closed the door and in a whisper says to me "Hey, I got GPS on my Palm Pilot". I was immediately eaten with jealousy! "How in the world could he have trumped me? I was in the Technology business. No way he could have found this treasure BEFORE me !" 
He calls me over to his  side and slowly opens the Palm Pilot cover. I'm almost sweating with anticipation. "GPS on the Palm Pilot... I don't care what it costs I have to have it !"
The cover gets open to 45 degrees John stops and asks "Are you ready?" He is loving every second of my Biblical envy. Then it happened, the cover fully opened to a yellow post it note pasted on the Palm Pilot screen in his handwriting that said: "You are here."
Then that grin we are all so familiar with accompanied with a "Gottcha". 
I'm sure he is sharing the latest IPhone apps with the angels. 
Well done good and faithful Longhorn. 
Thank you for the memories. 

We are so sad for the loss of John in this world. He was a hugely important role model to Mike as they worked together at Wayside for 10 years. This world is a little sadder without John in it, but we celebrate that we will see him again and that he is rejoicing with Jesus in person now. ♥️

John was a blessed friend working with John at wayside was the highlight of my day. Talking and joking with John was a great memory, he is truly missed. 
Suzanne McFall Sanders

I met John long ago but renewed my acquaintance with him at a friend’s ministry in July,  Even though I had been in ministry many years, I was new to a pastorate which I took on the other side of the country, John became a mentor to me as we would meet via video.  Although our time was cut short by his health issues, I consider it a privilege to have learned from him and will treasure his friendship and counsel, as brief as it was. What a life well lived! Kathy and family, praying for you in this great loss and asking for your Lord who has been so faithful to you over these years to sustain you now with His peace.

Kathy and family,
As I write this, I am listening to the old hymn Be thou my vision. John sees more clearly than ever his sweet Savior Jesus. What a gentle soul John was and is now in heaven. My heart is hurting for you all. It is never easy to have them go ahead but you can know that John will be waiting for you in heaven.  Good and faithful servant John Ford. 

David and I have very fond memories of breakfast at Haven River Inn with John and Kathy.  We were hurting, and he was kind and encouraging.  Many prayers for comfort and peace to those who were closer to him.


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John Calvin Ford, Jr.

September 3, 1955 – February 6, 2023

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