Eric S. Ford, Obituary (1949 - 2007)

Born Jan 31, 1949, Eric S. Ford, attended Zion-benton High School in Zion, IL. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Eric S. Ford,.

Graduation Year	Class of 1967
Date of Birth	Jan 31, 1949
Date of Passing	Jul 10, 2007
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Events	Eric S. Ford, 58, of Winthrop Harbor, died on Tuesday, July 10, 2007, at home. Eric was born January 31, 1949, in Waukegan, IL, and was a 1967 graduate of Zion-Benton Township High School. He married Teresa Mink on June 7, 1975 in Zion. Eric retired from the Outboard Marine Corporation in 1999 after 33 years, working as a journeyman machine repairman. After retirement he was employed by the North Point Marina in Winthrop Harbor. Eric served in the United States Marine Corps from 1968-1972 and received a Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and a Rifle Sharpshooter Badge. He was an avid hunter, trap shooter, and fisherman. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Teresa; son, Vern (Maggie) Ford of Ingleside, IL; sister, Erin (Gary) Turner of Zion, IL; brother, Greg Ford of TN; nephews, Jody, Austin, Daniel, and Gavin; nieces, Diana and Melissa; brother-in-law, James (Sandy) Mink of Winthrop Harbor, IL; sister-in-law, Renae (Cuco) Figueroa of Winthrop Harbor, IL; and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Charles and Shirley Mink of Zion, IL. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Merle and Gene Ford