Henry Ford's last surviving grandson dies at 88

Posted online March 11, 2014 | 7:02 am

William Clay Ford, the last surviving grandson of Ford founder and automotive innovator Henry Ford, died Sunday at the age of 88.

Ford previously served as chairman of the car manufacturer’s design committee, a position he held for 32 years. He also held various posts on the board of directors.

His son, Bill Ford Jr., is now executive chairman of the company and had previously held the CEO post, according to Fox News.

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