Graveside Services for James Edward Ford, age 85, of Crossville, Tennessee, who passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Life Care Center of Crossville will be held on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Grassy Cove Cemetery. Mr. Ford was born on May 27, 1938, in Crossville, Tennessee, son of the late Carl Ford Sr., and Annie Hayes Ford. James worked as a laborer and performed odd jobs. He is survived by his brothers, Lawson Ford and Max Ford; and sister in law, Loretta Ford. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers, Carl Ford Jr. and Allen Ford.