Early Life
Ford grew up in South Memphis and he graduated from Geeter High School (Now Geeter Middle) in 1960. He then attended Tennessee State University in Nashville, graduating with a bachelor's degree in 1964. He also attended John A. Gupton College in Nashville, receiving an associate's degree in mortuary science, which qualified him to apply for a license as a funeral director. He later attended Memphis State University (now the University of Memphis) and earned a master's degree in 1978. During this time, he was active in Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. He joined the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, in which he is now a life member. He became involved in the Scouting movement. He was apparently more interested in his father's funeral home business than his brothers and has long served as its president.
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