James Lamar Ford, age 75, of Winder passed away Monday, August 18, 2014. He enjoyed woodworking and was a very successful gardener. He was survived by his wife Sara Ford; sons Donald Ford, James Ford and wife Theresa; step son Wayne Aaron; brother Frank Ford and wife Mary Ann; sisters Clara Thomas and husband Donald, Sara Skinner; 11 grandchildren and a host of other relatives. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.