William Ford Sr.
At the time of his death in 2014, he was an American businessman and philanthropist who had a net worth of $2.2 billion.
Henry Ford had one son, William, who was the last surviving grandchild. William Ford Sr maintained the tradition of overseeing the design of some of Ford Motor’s most well-known vehicles for many years.
Despite facing numerous challenges, he was able to expand and sustain the company.
He played a crucial role in ensuring that the Ford family retained super-voting privileges during the company’s IPO in 1956.
Moreover, Ford Sr receives credit for the development of the 1956 Continental Mark II, one of the most iconic cars ever made.
In addition to his roles on the boards of the Ford Motor Company and the Edison Institute, Ford was also the owner and chairman of the Detroit Lions football team.
Despite his ownership of the Lions for 51 years, he never saw his team win an NFL championship.