MSgt. Harry Ford, USAF Retd.
August 21, 1942 - June 24, 2025
MSgt. Harry Ford, USAF Retd. Obituary
MSgt. Harry Burton Ford, USAF, Retired, age 83 of Rutherfordton, died Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.
Harry was born on August 21, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois and was the son of the late Emory Clifford Ford and Emma Lou James Ford. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jones Ford and a daughter, Priscilla Collins.
Harry proudly and with honor served his country in the United States Air Force where he attained the rank of Master Sergeant and retired with 24 years’ service. Following his retirement he worked in supervision for AFA Corporation.
Survivors include his son, Michael Ford of Illinois, his daughter, Deborah Lynn Ford of the home, and a step-daughter, Christina Heusinkveld of Spindale. There are 7 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
The family will hold a private service with military honors.
The Padgett and King Mortuary & Crematory is in charge of arrangements and an online guest registry is available at www.padgettking.com
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MSgt. Harry Burton Ford, USAF, Retired, age 83 of Rutherfordton, died Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.
Harry was born on August 21, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois and was the son of the late Emory Clifford Ford and Emma Lou James Ford. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jones Ford a
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