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Lemuel Sandoe Ledbetter

Lemuel Sandoe Ledbetter, age 82, died Friday, October 5, 2018 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. Born in Cleveland County on November 24, 1935 he was the son of the late Joe Rex and Myrtle Florence Harrill Ledbetter. Lemuel was a member of Flint Hill Baptist Church where he served as a former deacon, Sunday school teacher, sang in the choir and was an active member of the "Son Shine Gang" . He served in the United States Army in the 82nd Airborne 325. Lemuel retired from the United States Postal Service, Shelby office, where he worked for 32 years as a clerk. Lemuel and his twin brother, Leon ran the Poultry barn at the Cleveland County Fair for over 20 years Lemuel enjoyed gardening, farming and being outdoors. In addition to his parents, Lemuel is preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Mary Alice Ledbetter, two infant sons; two sisters, Elizabeth "Lib" Lampe and Peggy Cobb Parker.

Lemuel is survived by; two sons, Calvin Ledbetter and wife Peggy of Shelby and Ric Ledbetter of Shelby; a daughter, Kelly Ramsey and husband Ray of Shelby; five grandchildren, Scarlette, Sara, Elijah, Bailey, and Olivia; twin brother, Leon Ledbetter and wife Gertrude of Shelby; a sister, Joe Anne Ledbetter Hopkins of Macon Ga.; brother-in-law, John Lampe and wife Winky of Va.; and a host of other loving family members.

Funeral service will be held at 6:00 pm at Flint Hill Baptist Church on Monday, October 8, 2018 with Rev. Shane Kirby officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with Military Honors. The family will receive friends from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm in the Family Life Center and other times the family will be at the home of Ric Ledbetter, 1433 Maple Springs Church Road, Shelby

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to: Flint Hill Baptist Church, Food Pantry, 2207 Flint Hill Church Road, Shelby, NC 28152

Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family of Mr. Ledbetter.

Online condolences can be made at www.cecilmblinartonfuneralhome.com.


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