Michael Gerard (Powell) Ford Effingham, SC Michael Gerard (Powell) Ford, 34, died Friday, December 17, 2010. Michael was born in Florence County, South Carolina. Surviving are his mother, Becky Cypert Ford and Step-father, Mark Ford of Fayetteville, NC; Father, Richard Alan Powell and Step-mother, Rita Powell of Florence; sister, Lisa (Steven) Turner of Fayetteville, NC; 2 step-sisters, 1 step-brother, 4 nieces and 5 nephews. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home is assisting the family.