James Durham Ledbetter, Jr., 75, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Hickory, NC on August 13, 1948, he was the son of the late James Durham Ledbetter, Sr and Ruby Francis Connor Ledbetter. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his grandson Ethan Whaley.

James is survived by his wife of 10 years Karen McCurry Ledbetter, his three children, Shannon Ledbetter (Samantha), Ashley Jones (Travis) and Andrea Brown (Jay) as well as his three stepchildren Ryan Bridges, Karla Mead (Bill) and Emilee Bridges. Also left to cherish his memory are his two sisters, Judy Faircloth and Elaine Fite, two brothers Larry Ledbetter and David Ledbetter, eight grandchildren, Josey Whaley, Bella Blu Ledbetter, Gunner Ledbetter, Hagan Jones (Bethany Schrader), Evie Jones, Carson Brown, Mindy Jae Brown (Lucus Huffstetler), Charlotte Mead, and three great grandchildren, Delilah Whaley, Gage Lookadoo, Ozzy Galbreath.

A celebration of life service will be held 11:00 AM Monday, May 6, 2024 at Boiling Springs Baptist Church with Pastor Keith Dixon officiating. David Blanton will offer words of encouragement for those in attendance. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the church sanctuary.

Memorial donations may be made in his memory to Boiling Springs Baptist Church:

Online condolences may be made at www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com

Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory is compassionately serving the family.