Aiken, SC– Matthew Thomas Ford, Jr. died early Sunday morning, June 12 at his home in Aiken, S.C. after a long illness.
He is survived by his wife, Colleen Caraway Ford; by daughters Linden Ford and Holly Ford Perkins, and grandson Tully Gray Perkins. He is also survived by a brother, John Warren Ford.
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Mr. Ford was a long time resident of Laurel, Mississippi, and a member of First Baptist Church. He served aboard the USS Cavalier during the Korean Conflict and later retired from the Mississippi National Guard. A graduate of the University of Mississippi, he was Purchasing Agent of Masonite Corporation's hardboard plant in Laurel and also of Southern Woodlands. After his retirement he bought and operated Mall Printers.
A private memorial service will be held at his home in Aiken, followed by graveside services in Laurel, to be announced later.
