Jesse Robert Ford, Jr.
Jesse Robert Ford, Jr. 73, of Lumberton, died Wednesday, February 4, 2026. He was born on February 25, 1952, to Mary James Gallier Ford and Jesse Robert Ford, Sr., in Beaumont, and was a veteran of the United States Navy.
Above all else, Jesse loved his family. He worked hard to provide the best for them and keep them laughing. (Including his fur grandsons Henry, Harrison, and Ron.) He loved playing his guitars, riding his Harley, listening to rock music, and though he would deny it, loved being the center of attention! As a self-proclaimed “shy and quiet guy,” his family always laughed because he was anything but. Gillian, Holli and her husband Justin, Jesse and his wife Lisa along with their children Max and Millie will miss him terribly. But they know he is with them in spirit ready to make a joke from Above just to put a smile on their faces.
Survivors include his wife, Gillian Z. Ford; mother, Mary James Ford; children, Holli Broussard and her husband, Justin, of Beaumont and Jesse Ford III and his wife, Lisa, of Lumberton; grandchildren, Max Andrew Ford and Mille Rose Ford; sister, Ruth Yancey; brothers, Steve Ford and his wife, Lisa and James Ford and his wife, Laura; and several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his father, Jesse Robert Ford, Sr.
A gathering of Mr. Ford’s family and friends will be from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., Friday, February 13, 2026, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. His graveside service will follow at 1:00 p.m., Friday at Magnolia Cemetery, 2291 Pine Street, Beaumont.
Video
Gathering of Family and Friends
Broussard’s Mortuary Major Dr.
- 1605, North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas, 77713,
- February 13, 2026
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Graveside Service
Magnolia Cemetery
- 2291, Pine St, Beaumont, TX, 77703,
- February 13, 2026
- 1:00 pm
Thank you for all the kind words, prayers and love.. Jesse was our world and we will love him forever.. he was the kindest sweetest man.. we were so lucky to be his family.. I will miss him terribly.. Jess.. see you on the othet side my blue eyed angel❤️
Mrs. Ford, Ruth and family we are sorry for your loss. You are in our hearts and prayers during this most difficult time.
Charles and Sandra Conn
Thank you Sandra and Charles for the beautiful words and for your remembrance of my sweet brother Jesse. I will miss him so much!
My prayers are with Jesse, now with our Father in Heaven. He will be forever laughing and having others laugh with him. Jesse’s sweet smile and kind soul will always be remembered here on this earth and shared with those who left before us. Prayers for Gillian and his family who will miss him. God bless them all.
So very sorry Gillian and family for your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you all during these very difficult times! May God bless you all!
So sorry for your loss.May he rest in peace. Praying for you Gillian, Holli, and Jesse.
RIP Jesse you will be missed. Prayers for Gillian, Jesse, n Holli
Jessie you will be missed we love you Mark and Kathy champagne
Gillian ,
So sorry for your loss , Jesse was a great guy , always enjoyed being around him and our friendship !
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all for comfort and strength during this most difficult time !
Gillian ,
So sorry for your loss , Jesse was a great guy , always enjoyed being around him and our friendship !
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all for comfort and strength during this most difficult time !
Oh Gillian, I’m so sorry to see this!!! Please know my prayers are with you and your Family at this difficult time.
So very sorry for your loss and sending prayers for the whole family.
We had great times fishing for flounders but you always caught the biggest and cooked the best! We also celebrated a lot of birthdays together great times Gillian, I miss them alot.
I worked with Jesse for years and I loved him dearly my thoughts and prayers go out to Gilliam and his kids I am so sorry for y’all’s loss
Holli, I may not have had the chance to know your father personally, but knowing what a kind and sweet spirit you are speaks volumes about the love he poured into the world. I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers, comfort, and peace to you and your family during this difficult time.
Omg Emily that’s so sweet. Thank you so much. For everything.
Omg Emily this is so nice. Thank you so so much. For everything.
So sorry for your loss. Rest in peace Jesse, God bless you. My love and prayers go out to my old friend Gillian and the family. ❤️🙏
I have know Jesse since grade school at Pietzsch Elementary where we played marbles and dodgeball. He married Gillian my across Campus Street neighbor. Prayers to the family.
Jesse was a good friend, we worked together for a few years.
Praying for the family
Jesse was good friend, I worked on the same crew with him for a few years.
Praying for the family.
Jessie was a fine man and friend, I worked maintenance at the Power Plant 2 for years and got to be good friends with Jessie, RIP Jessie.
Jesse was always very pleasant to work around, and my thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and family.
Jesse was a good man, enjoyed working with him ..excellent btg guy pp3..felt good with him on the board..rip my friend..
Worked around Jesse a lot at the power plants . Always a kind heart and a good word. Rest in peace Jesse.
I was very blessed to know Jesse for the time I did. From 2nd grade to now. We all as we get older we separate from our closest friends. But my thoughts where with Jesse many many times. Praying for ALL the family.
Praying for Gillian and family.
So sorry for your loss.
So sorry jill
I worked with Jesse for a long time. I will miss him. My prayers are with him and his family. Rest in peace my friend
Considered Jessie a good friend. We worked together for several years. Rest in peace old friend..