Donald Eugene Ledford
March 15, 1947 ~ May 21, 2006
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Donald Eugene Ledford, 59, of 632 Emma Road, Asheville, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2006, at Memorial Mission Hospital.
Mr. Ledford was born in Buncombe County and was the son of the late Jesse and Mafrey Maynor Ledford. He was an Air Force Veteran of
Vietnam and was retired from WilsonArt. He was a member of the Biltmore Masonic Lodge and was an avid golfer.
Surviving are his wife, Edna J. Ledford; one daughter, Donna L. Edwards and her husband, Jeff, of Weaverville; one son, Harold K. Ledford and his wife, Kimberly, of Leicester; four grandchildren, Austin and Avery Edwards and Shelby and Jessica Ledford; and two sisters, Geneva Cole and Shelby Jean Roberts, both of Asheville.
A graveside service will be conducted by Ernie Phillips at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Green Hills Cemetery.
His family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue and at other times will be at the residence.
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Edna & Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences during this time of grief. Wilsonart employees have fond memories of Don and he will forever live in our hearts. Look to Jesus for comfort. He is the Resurrection.
I was a co-worker of Don’s at Wilsonart. I received many, many ‘opportunities’ from him during our friendship. His smiling face will be missed.
I started to wait until more people had signed the Guestbook. But I don’t need to wait, I know exactly what I want to say about Don. He was the first manager I had when I started working at Wilsonart, and he was the last manager I had before I got my job in the office. The nicest compliment I could possibly give to anyone, I would give to Don. He treated everyone the same, including upper management, factory workers, and the housekeeping staff. He was a Company man, but he had a kind and gentle spirit that everyone loved. I am sincerely sorry for your loss. He will be remembered, and may he rest in peace.
With deepest sympathy,
Susan Fender,
Receptionist, Wilsonart Int.
I worked for Don for several years at Wilsonart. He was a great guy, always easy to talk too and always had a quick smile. He will be missed by alot of people. You have my deepest condolences.
Harold & family,
You are in my prayers.
Edna, I was so sorry to hear about Don. I called and spoke to Harold this morning. I feel happy that I did spend time with Don back in July of 2005 after Tommy passed. If you need anything, let me know ok? I love you and yours! Mark Robinson
Edna, I was so sorry to hear about Don. I called and spoke to Harold this morning. I feel happy that I did spend time with Don back in July of 2005 after Tommy passed. If you need anything, let me know ok? I love you and yours! Mark Robinson
Edna, Harold, and Donna,
I will not be able to attend the visitation or service, and just wanted to let you all know how much I thought of Don. He always conducted himself with character and integrity, and his personality was the best. He was just a fun person to be around. I am sorry he had to suffer so much the past few years. I know it has been tough on all of you. I will remember you in my prayers.
James Macomson
Harold, We are sorry to hear about your loss. May god bless you & your family.
My buddy, my pal, my friend and golfing fanatic. Don was always a pleasure to work with, fair,honest and thorough. We had many good times on the golf course (tho sometimes our play was not so pretty) it was always fun and full of laughter. Some of the best times I’ve ever had were golf with Don and Edna and fishing with Bob and Judy . You guys are just great. Gosh, I’m going to miss that guy. To all of the family: God Bless and give you comfort now and forever. Love you much.
Princess Passing Wind
You all are in my thoughts.
Sincerely, Alice Moore
Dear Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Don was a great person and he always made things fun. He never missed a chance to point out all the ‘opportunities’ in every situation at hand. He always had a smile and kind words for others.
May God bless you all during this time of sorrow.
Sincerely,
Lisa S. Marrow, RN
Wilsonart Health Center
Edna and family,
We are out of town and sorry that we cannot attend the services. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the whole family
Edna,
My deepest sympathies. I shall never forget Donald or you being so special to me while growing up.
Edna,
Sorry for your loss. Donald was a wonderful friend and will be greatly missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Eddie & Diane
Edna,
I am sorry for your loss.
I will rember you and your family in my prayers.
Lisa Wilson
(Janet scott & Eddie Maxwells daugher)
Edna and family,
I have been away from Asheville and Emma for several years now, but remember Don as a good friend and neighbor. He was truly a great guy.
May God bless you and comfort you during this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy,
James Coleman ‘Butch’ Jones, Jr.
Winter Springs, Florida
Sorry to heard about your loss. We will keep you and your family in our heart and prayers.
sorry i could not be at funeral home last hs and funeral today. my thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of need.
Edna, I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember Don for the great time we had in Texas many years ago – he was a man who knew how to enjoy life, but he is happier than any of us right now.
I am very sorry to hear of Donald’s passing. He was a good friend.
Edna , I’m sorry for your loss.Keeping you and your family in my heart and in my prayers.
Love You ,
Irene Sams
We were so sorry to hear of Donald’s death. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Edna and family… My wife (Dalit) and I wish to send along our deepest sympathy to you and the family. I pray that God with give each and everyone of us strength to overcome this tradgedy. Let us know that God has a plan for calling Donald home and let us find comfort in our Lord and Savior. I wish I could there to comfort Geneva, however, though I’m not there I can still pray for my mom and family.
Love,
Darrell Cole & Dalit Malca Cole
lonnie_cole@hotmail.com
609-893-7050