Thomas Gardner Ford Thomas Gardner Ford Sr. (July 15, 1918 – August 28, 1995) was an American politician and businessman. Biography Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Ford served in the United States Army during World War II. He graduated from University of Michigan and worked at the Ford Paint and Varnish Company in Grand Rapids. He served on the Kent County, Michigan Board of Commissioners from 1958 to 1964. He then served in the Michigan House of Representatives from 1964 to 1972 as a Republican. He then worked for the Michigan State Legislature in legislative audit from 1972 to 1980. He died in Johns Island, South Carolina. He was a half-brother of President Gerald Ford. Notes External links Category:1918 births Category:1995 deaths Category:Politicians from Grand Rapids, Michigan Category:University of Michigan alumni Category:Gerald Ford family Category:Military personnel from Michigan Category:Businesspeople from Grand Rapids, Michigan Category:Michigan Republicans Category:County commissioners in Michigan Category:Members of the Michigan House of Representatives Category:20th-century American businesspeople Category:20th-century American politicians