James Lee "Jamie" Ford, 31, of Nichols passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. He was born in Marion County on November 21, 1989, the son of Gail Rowell Ford.

James served his country as a member of the Army National Guard and had worked with Tech Services for several years. He enjoyed the University of South Carolina Gamecocks sports, fishing, hunting, and riding through Causey. A very loving person with a bright smile, James loved spending time with his family and friends and especially his best friend who was like a brother, Will Hammond.

James was predeceased by his maternal grandfather, Dick Rowell; his paternal grandmother, Betty Sue Ford, and his great-grandparents, Leon and Kathleen Tyler.

He is survived by his mother, Gail Rowell Ford of Nichols; a sister, Chelsea Thompkins of Aynor; his maternal grandmother, Shelby Rowell of Nichols; his paternal grandfather, Johnny Ford of Pageland; aunts, Susie Watts (David) of Loris, Nancy Rowell Stanley (Larry) of Nichols, Diane Shelley of Mullins, Dolly King of Lake View, and Ann Dillhoff of Oxford, OH; uncles, T.L. Rowell (Michele), Hugh Rowell, Lee Ray Rowell, and Guy Rowell, all of Nichols; his nieces, Kylie and Khloe Avila of Aynor; numerous cousins, and his best friend who was like a brother, Will Hammond (Whittney Smith) of Nichols.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at Meares Funeral Home in Mullins. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Riverside Cemetery in Nichols.

If you would like to remember James, the family suggests that memorials be made in his memory to Riverside Care, Inc., 8431 Elvington Road, Nichols, South Carolina 29581.

The family would like to thank the community for the outpouring of love, kindness, and support that has been bestowed upon their family and pray God's blessings over you, as you have blessed them.

An online guestbook is available at www.mearesfh.com .

James is in the care of Meares Funeral Home.