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Former longtime Mississippi Speaker of the House Tim Ford of died of a heart attack Friday evening, his law firm confirmed.
Ford, of Jackson, died while he and his wife were at a home they own in Oxford.
Ford was a native of Baldwyn who later moved to Tupelo. He served as speaker for 16 years. He was 63.
The Balch & Bingham law firm, where Ford was a partner, announced today that visitation is 2-5 p.m. Monday and 9-11 a.m. Tuesday at Parkway Funeral Home and Memorial Park in Ridgeland.
The memorial service is 3 p.m. Tuesday at Paris-Yates Chapel at the University of Mississippi in Oxford.
State Treasurer Lynn Fitch Statement on the Passing of Tim Ford
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State Treasurer Lynn Fitch released the following statement on the passing of former House Speaker Tim Ford.
“My heart and prayers go out to the Ford family during this difficult time. My dear friend Tim was an incredible leader, statesman, and his love for the state of Mississippi was evident in all that he did. It truly was an honor to have served under his leadership as Speaker as I served as counsel to the Ways and Means Committee. Tim was able to bring people together for the betterment of the state, something that is a rare occurrence in the world of politics. I have no doubt his legacy will continue to live on for generations.”
