John William Ford was born April 14, 1945, in Guymon, Oklahoma to Nan and John Christopher Ford and passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023. He graduated from Claremore High School and attended Northeastern State College in Tahlequah where he met his wife to be. John and Harriett Barnett were united in marriage August 19, 1966, in Kinta, Oklahoma. The newlyweds transferred to Weatherford, and both graduated from Southwestern State College where John earned his degree in pharmacy.
John served in the United States National Guard for the next several years while employed as a hospital pharmacist in McAlester, Oklahoma. He left the practice of pharmacy and later became the vice president of sales and marketing for Unit Dose Laboratories in Rockford, Illinois from the late 1980s to 2005.
After retiring, the couple moved to Saddlebrooke, Missouri where John enjoyed time on Table Rock Lake, boating, fishing, and most of all, time with his two beloved daughters and four grandchildren.
John is survived by wife Harriett Barnett Ford, mother-in-law, Christine Barnett, daughter Johnnell Ramlow and her husband Darin, daughter Danae Schindele and her husband, John, granddaughters Cady Ramlow, Brynn Robison and her husband Christian Dean. Grandson Carson Colvin and granddaughter Carli Colvin. Nephew Kirk Barnett. Niece Tara Barnett and great niece and nephew, Maci and Adam Scott Chronister. John leaves behind an empty place at the Saddlebrooke card table and an emptier place in the hearts of his loved ones.
Funeral services for John will be 11:00 A.M. Thursday, August 3, 2023, in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, Missouri. Visitation will be 10:00 A.M. Thursday until service time in the funeral home. Burial will be 2:00 P.M. Friday, August 4, 2023, at San Bois Cemetery, Kinta, Oklahoma. Arrangements under the care and direction of Barnes Family Funeral Home. Online condolences may be shared at wwwbarnesfamilyfunerals.com.
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Don M. Powers says
July 31, 2023 at 6:14 pmTo the Ford family: Your pillar is gone, but never forgotten. And with all the Love he shared with everyone, he will be here for a long time. Once real love is generated it is hear to stay. They say you can’t take it with you, but that discourse did not include Love. He has gone to the source and awaits each of you and his friends. We are thankful that our Lord and God shared him with you and us. The Peace of Jesus be with you always and my God’s Blessing be upon all in the family and friend categories.
Don & G. Kay Powers, Claremore, Ok
Bonney (Bassmann) Clark says
August 4, 2023 at 1:35 amJohnny was a treasured classmate in the graduating class of Claremore High School Class of ’63. He was a friend to all, always known as “a good guy,” and a main participant in many stories that remain with those of us who knew him then. We send our sincere sympathy to his wife Harriet, his family, and many friends. May treasured memories bring smiles and comfort to you in days to come. Much love and blessings to each of you.
Todd Ramlow says
August 4, 2023 at 8:50 amJohn was more than just a good friend to me – he was family. He was a man of integrity, good character and extreme generosity. He is missed, but will never be forgotten. We all have peace that he finished the race strong and rests now with Jesus.