CUTLER, James C. Ford, 78, of Cutler, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2015 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born August 5, 1936 in DuQuoin, Illinois the son of Harvey and Lettie (Moye) Ford. James married Patricia E. Grab in Pinckneyville, IL on July 13, 1980. James was retired. He was of the Baptist Faith. James was a U. S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam Conflict and a member of BBK American Legion Post #480 in Steeleville, IL. He is survived by his: wife: Patricia Ford, Cutler, IL; Daughter, Jaimie Ford, Charleston, S.C.; Stepson, Kevin Grab, Springfield, IL; Step Grandson, Jonathon Rude and Brother, George and Mary Kay Ford, Carterville, IL. James is preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Memorial service will be held Saturday, February 14, 2015 at 1:00 PM at First Baptist Church of Sparta, IL with. Rev. Tim Gregory officiating. Memorials may be made to the Building Fund at First Baptist Church of Sparta.