Obituaries: Rev. Jerry Fordham, 1949, Winn Parish, LA
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: December 22, 1949 Winn Parish Enterprise

Last Rites Held For Rev. Fordham Friday in Monroe

The funeral of Rev. Jerry Fordham, 79, who died in his home in West Monroe
Wednesday, was held in Claiborne Methodist Church, West Monroe, Friday at
11 a.m. with the pastor, Rev. F. L. Hearne officiating, assisted by other
ministers.  Interment was held in Zora Cemetery near Chatham and there was a
Masonic service at the grave.

Reverend Fordham is survived by his wife; three daughters, Mrs. M. C. White of
West Monroe, Mrs. Fred Lawrence of Alexandria, and Mrs. J. E. Hearn, Ruston;
four sons, Marshall, Ether, Ephraim, and Dayton Fordham all of West Monroe;
two brothers, Rev. Dennis Fordham, Chatham, and Rev. W. F. Fordham, Grass
Valley, Calif.; 23 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.

He was one of the most beloved ministers and had served in the pulpit ever
since he was 20 years of age.  All told he served Methodist churches for
60 years and the last charge for 20 years.