FordMolen

Henry “Ford” Molen, 99, of Greenville, passed away on May 26, 2015 at Legend Healthcare.  Funeral services will be Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at the United Presbyterian Church with Rev. Marvin McDaniel and Rev. Chris Campbell officiating.  Masonic graveside will follow at East Mount Cemetery.  Services are under the direction Coker-Mathews Funeral Home.  Visitation will be Friday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. 

Ford was on born in Wagner, Texas on March 31, 1916 to Claude and Myrtie Daniels Molen.  He married Jolene Wolfe on February 11, 1939 in Corsicana, Texas.

Ford was owner and operator of Frank Wolfe Bonded Warehouse.  He was involved in various clubs and organizations including, Rotary International, Greenville Masonic Lodge #335, Shriners, and Boys Scouts of America. Ford served on numerous boards for the City of Greenville and was awarded Worthy Citizen in 1962.  Also on August 23, 1998 there was a proclamation for this to be “Ford Molen Day”.  He volunteered working with the Pink Ladies and was known as the “Maroon Man”.  He joined Grace Presbyterian Church in 1939 and since has served in many leadership roles, including ordained Elder and Chair of numerous committees.

Ford is survived by his children, Dr. Marshall Molen and wife, Pattie of Starkville, Mississippi; Macey Bell and husband, Byron of Wolfe City; niece, Ginger Hicks and husband, Jerald of Lone Oak; sister, Mary McCullough of Arlington; grandchildren, Greg Molen, Brian Molen, Amy Molen, LeAnn Weigel, Brooks Bell, Alyson Hicks; 8 great-grandchildren; and special friend Marretta Parks.

Ford was preceded in death by his parents; wife; sisters, Pearl Kearney, Clara Kinamon, Billie Mayo; and brother, Herman Molen.

Pallbearers will be Brian Molen, Greg Molen, Brooks Bell, Craig Weigel, Charles Adams and Bob Mudie.

Memorials may be made to your local Boy Scout chapter.