Emmitt Ford
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Preceded byHarold Ford Sr. (5th district)
Succeeded byRufus E. Jones
BornDecember 13, 1943[1]
Memphis, Tennessee
DiedNovember 10, 2014 (aged 70)
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) |
| 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.
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]
