James Franklin Hord

James Franklin Hord, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, age 71, passed away Monday, April 1, 2013 at Wexner Medical Center. He retired from Columbus City Schools and was a Veteran U.S. Army (Vietnam). James was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Addie Hord; daughter, Jennifer Hord; and sister, Ann Lee. His is survived by loving wife, Judith Hord; sister, Theresa (Ronald) Wilkey; sister-in-law, Betty (James) Morgan; daughters, Robin Strain of Carson, CA.,and Valerie Hord of Columbus, OH; sons, Erek Strain, Sr. and Whitney Carroll, of Columbus, OH.; grandchildren, Ereonna, Chandler, Erek Jr, Teeaye, Leroy, Levonda, Kevonia, Jamekia, Tyria; seven great grandchildren; a host of cousins, nieces and nephews; special cousin, Verneeda Starks; special friend, John Stroud.