Nichols- Jack B. Ford, 73, passed away Monday, June 30, 2014 at his home. He was born in Dillon County, the son of the late Paul and Lester Barfield Ford. Mr. Ford loved gardening and spending time with family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Judy E. Ford of Nichols; four sons, Jack Ford of Lake Wylie, S.C., Alan (Desiree) Ford of Texas, Andy (Becky) Ford of Fork, and Perry Ford of Lake View; three stepsons, Lee (Kerry) Elliott of Fayetteville, N.C., Lewis (Ma lena) Elliott of Nichols and Steven Elliott of Nichols; a brother, Tracey (Susie) Ford of Lake View; two sisters, Vivian Atkinson and Martha Smith, both of Lumberton, N.C., eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 3, 2014 at Meares Funeral Home in Mullins. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of the funeral home. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Nichols. A message of condolence for the family may be left at mearesfh.com.