Emmitt Ford
Emmitt Ford | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 86th district | |
| In office 1975–1981 | |
| Preceded by | Harold Ford Sr. (5th district) |
| Succeeded by | Rufus E. Jones |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 13, 1943[1] Memphis, Tennessee |
| Died | November 10, 2014 (aged 70) Memphis, Tennessee |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Tennessee State University |
Emmitt H. Ford (December 13, 1943 – November 10, 2014) was an American politician from Tennessee. He represented the 86th district encompassing Shelby County from 1975–1981.[2] He was also an uncle of former United States Congressman Harold Ford Jr.
Early life
Ford was one of twelve children born to N. J. and Vera Ford. Growing up in the West Junction and Riverside neighborhoods of South Memphis, he graduated from Geeter High School. Also, he attended Tennessee State University.[3]
Political career and legal problems
He succeeded his brother Harold Ford Sr. as representative, but resigned in 1981 after a conviction for fraud.[3] Rufus E. Jones was named to Ford's seat.[4] Ford was sentenced to federal prison in 2000 for tax evasion.[3]
Life after politics
For over twenty years, he operated a meat market in South Memphis.[3][5] He died at Methodist Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee on November 10, 2014.[2]
References
- ^ "EMMITT H. FORD". Tennessee House of Representatives. Retrieved November 12, 2014.
- ^ a b "Former TN state rep Emmitt Ford dies in Memphis". WSMV-TV. November 10, 2014. Archived from the original on November 12, 2014. Retrieved November 12, 2014.
- ^ a b c d Veazey, Kyle (November 11, 2014). "Former state representative Emmitt Ford, 70, dies". Commercial Appeal. Retrieved November 12, 2014.
- ^ "RUFUS E. JONES". Tennessee General Assembly. Retrieved November 12, 2014.
- ^ Campbell, Bebe Moore (October 1983). "The Federal Budget and You". Black Enterprise. 14 (3). Earl G. Graves, Ltd.: 54. ISSN 0006-4165. Retrieved November 29, 2014.