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Don attended Texas Tech and graduated in 1975 with a degree in Agricultural Engineering. He worked one year at Fort Hood then went to work for the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, which he retired from in 2010 in San Angelo, TX. Don and Betty moved to Tomball, TX in 2017 to be near their children. While in Tomball, he formed his own engineering business and contracted work for other companies. Don worked for the Harris County Flood Control District from June, 2019 to August, 2023. He loved working and retired only when he could not work anymore.
Don loved soccer and tennis. He coached soccer for both boys and girls for many years in San Angelo, TX. He began playing tennis in San Angelo and continued as long as he could in the Houston area. Don was preceded in death by a son, Christopher Kyle and his parents, Joan and Byron Ford.
Don is survived by his wife of 55 years, Betty Taylor Ford, son Kevin and wife Allie, and son Jason and wife Julia and 3 grandchildren, Lawson, Brooks, and Stella. He is also survived by two brothers Jimmy and wife Paula and Billy and wife Sandie. Nieces and nephews include Cheri Sain, Hyla Merrifield, Michael Ford and Steven Ford and several great nieces and nephews.
The family requests any memorials be sent to the Sierra Vista United Methodist Church Youth, 4522 College Hills Blvd, San Angelo, TX, 76904.
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