James David Bridgeforth passed away on June 27, 2022, at the age of 79. He was born to George and Beulah (Henderson) Bridgeforth on June 2, 1943, in Mountain View, Missouri.

James had many jobs that he enjoyed, which included Rawlings in Willow Springs, hardwood flooring in Birch Tree, the shoe factory in Mountain View, doing maintenance at senior and low-income apartments in Springfield, and being a shuttle driver for the railroad.

He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Beulah Bridgeforth; two sisters, Georgina Bridgeforth and Barbra Waters; one son, James E. Bridgeforth; one daughter, Glenda Wright; and one great-grandson, DeWayne Hayes.

James is survived by his loving wife, Lena Bridgeforth of Mountain View, MO; son, Tom Bridgeforth and wife, Nancy of Grayslake, IL; daughter-in-law, Debbie Bridgeforth of Winona, MO; son, Carey Ford and wife, Judi of Boca Raton, FL; son, Scott Ford and wife, Rita of Mountain View; daughter, Faith Collins and husband, Darrell of Mountain View; seventeen grandchildren; and a host of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

A graveside memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 14, 2022, at Pilgrim Rest Cemetery, Mountain View, Missouri, under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View, with Sue Norris officiating. Condolences may be expressed at www.yarbermortuary.com.