Thomas Richard Ford, Cinder Lakes Ranch owner Rick Ford, has passed away. Rick’s death was announced on Friday, December 8, 2023, via tributes across social media.

“Rick Ford’s body has been found. My heart is broken for all of his family and friends. He is going to be missed,” a Facebook post said.

EARLIER: Authorities in Mountain Springs, Texas, are looking for a man who went missing and was last seen traveling to Dallas Love Field Airport. Thomas Richard Ford was last heard at nine in the morning on Wednesday, December 6, according to law officials.

The 40-year-old owner of Cinder Lakes Ranch was reportedly traveling for work to an airport in Dallas, Texas.

Redmond High School alumnus Thomas Richard Ford was devoted to the school. He lives in Mountain Springs, Texas, although his roots are in Powell Butte, Oregon.

“He was last seen heading to Dallas Love Field Airport yesterday, Wednesday, December 6, at nine in the morning. I don’t know if they have proof that he arrived or not. He resides in Texas’ Valley View. His silver Chevy Cruze has hail damage on the right side of the vehicle. If anyone has seen Rick or has information on his whereabouts, I would greatly appreciate you reaching out to me,” Cinder Lakes Ranch posted on Facebook.

All that his family, friends, and I want is for him to return home and be safe. Since he left to go to the Love Field Airport yesterday, December 6, at around nine in the morning, we have not been able to get in touch with him.

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