Wednesday, July 2, 2025 9:18 am

MSgt. Harry Burton Ford, USAF, Retired, age 83 of Rutherfordton, died Tuesday, June 24, 2025.

Harry was born 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 IL, his daughter, Deborah Lynn Ford of the home, and a step-daughter, Christina Heusinkveld of Spindale, seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

The family will hold a private service with military honors.

An online guest registry is available at www.padgettking.com

Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.