SHELBY - Willis Lush Ledford, 62, a native of Murphy, NC passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019 surrounded by his loving and devoted family. He is predeceased by his parents, Willis Sr. and Betty Self Ledford; a sister, Sandy Ledford.
Willis leaves behind to cherish his memories his wife of almost twenty years, Teresa Ledford; one daughter, Amanda Holcomb (Brian); one son, Michael Ledford (Crystal); one step-son, Doug Morrison (Amy); seven grandchildren, Amber, Brooke, Willo and Perry Morrison, Austin and Jaden Holcomb and Caitlyn Ledford.
He worked for most of his life as a Heavy Equipment Operator. He was a volunteer with the Cleveland and Rutherford County Kidney Association. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his family. He will be missed by all who love and know him.
A Gathering of Friends and Family will be held from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service, LLC, 132 East College Avenue, Shelby, NC 28152. A Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 PM on Monday, May 6, 2019 at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, 560 Hiwassee Dam Access Rd, Murphy, NC 28906. Visitation one hour prior to service. Burial at Elrod Family Cemetery following service.
Arrangements entrusted to Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service, LLC of Boiling Springs, NC.
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