Donnie G. Ford Jr. (61) of Newton

Donnie G. Ford Jr., age 61, passed away May 26, 2024, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.

A Memorial Services for Donnie will be held at 2:00 PM – Friday, June 7, 2024, at Potter's House Ministry in Newton, Illinois. A visitation for family and friends will be held for 1 hour prior to the service. The obituary can be viewed, and condolences left by clicking here.

Donnie was born January 12, 1963, the son of Donnie G. and Mary (Pierce) in Monticello, Illinois. He married Cheryl Ball on September 22, 2012, but had been together since 1999. Donnie was a major wrestling fan and watched it any time he could. He was an avid wood worker, making many items for his family to enjoy. He loved the outdoors, nature and wildlife and would often take long drives in the country just to see the country.

Donnie is survived by his wife Cheryl of Newton, Illinois; his parents Donnie and Mary Ford of Newton, Illinois; his children; Kurtis Ford, Trent Ford, Christopher (Nikka) Ford, Danielle Ford and Lacy Ford; his step-children; Jesse Jayne (Shelby Lewis), Cecilia Rogers (Matt Deann), Leda (John) Baker, Amber (John Sr.) Dryden; his sister Kathy (Donald) Newkirk, Betty (Ronny) Sparks and Tammy Snyder; Several grandchildren and step-grandchildren and many Nieces and Nephews.

Donnie is preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents.