Thomas Dwight "Tommy" Ledford of Shelby, NC went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus on Wednesday, June 2, 2021.
Tommy was born January 11, 1941 in Shelby, NC. He was the son of the late Thurman B. and Bertha Waters Ledford. Tommy was preceded in death by his wife Betty J. Mode Ledford and his first wife Gerrydine Honeycutt Ledford; brothers: Willie, Bob, James, Dennis and sister Shirley.
He is survived by two sons: Greg Ledford of Kings Mountain, NC and Don Ledford and wife Jennifer of Cliffside, NC; step-daughters: Robin Kiser and husband John of Boiling Springs, NC and Beth Cabaniss of Shelby, NC. He is also survived by sister Lib Lovelace and husband Fred; sisters-in-law: Becky Ledford of Earl, NC; Marilyn Bridges, Becky Smith and Sheila Wellmon, all of Shelby, NC; Peggy Mains of Zionville, NC; Judy Dale of Oxford, MS; brothers-in-law: Tommy Mode and wife Gayle of Shelby, NC; Jay Aldridge and wife Suma of Boone, NC; grandchildren: Dr. Stephanie Kiser of Boston, MA and Matt Kiser and wife Abby of Statesville, NC and his great-grandchildren Corban Kiser and Callie Kiser.
Tommy was an avid hunter and enjoyed wildlife of all types, his farm and farm animals. He also loved his constant canine companions: Maddie Grace and Chance.
Tommy was a life-long resident of Cleveland County and retired as a Lieutenant from the Cleve-land County Sheriff's Office. He was a Mason for over fifty years and a member of Friendship Lodge No. 388 in Boiling Springs, NC, and a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, Shelby. The family would like to thank Hospice Cleveland County and especially his favorite nurse and friend Cristol Barlow.
A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church with Rev. Jimmy Black. officiating. A visitation will be held beginning at 1:30 prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The church is located at 198 Pleasant Ridge Church Rd., Shelby, NC 28152.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Height Dr., Shelby, NC 28150. |
