George Harold Ledford, Jr.
July 26, 1941 ~ June 6, 2017
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
George Harold Ledford, Jr., 75, of Asheville, died Tuesday, June 6, 2017.
A native of Buncombe Co., he was a son of the late George Ledford, Sr. and Cora Almond Ledford.
Mr. Ledford was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He worked as a conductor with the railroad. Following retirement, he was a part of Campers on Mission. He was humble, kind hearted, and not only talked about being a Christian, he showed it in his everyday walk.
Surviving are his wife, Carol Ledford; children, John Vandenbergehe, Tim Vandenberghe, Christine Ledford Nguyen, and Lisa Ledford May; 9 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and brother Larry Ledford.
The family will begin receiving friends at 11:30 a.m. on Monday in the Patton Ave. chapel of Groce Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 12:30 p.m. with the Rev. Charles Phillips officiating. Interment will follow at the Western Carolina State Veteran's Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, www.ifcj.org.
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Lisa and family, Very sorry for your loss. May your memories be full of happy days spending time with him. Sending good thoughts your way. Love Marge
So sorry you all have to bear this pain but you do have awesome memories!
GOD BLESS THE FAMILY. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY.IT WAS A HONOR KNOWING GEORGE AND WORKING WITH HIM.
Faithfull friend. He and I rode many a mile on the Southern.
I am sorry, Lisa and family. I am praying for all of you now as you start a new season of life for your family. Prayers will continue. Love always, Amy Alexander Sylvestre
Carol & Family-So sorry for your loss. George was one of the best. May God be with you through this time. We will be praying for you.
Betty & Willis
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
My prayers are with the family, George and I worked together on the Railroad, loved working with such a kind and great guy. God Bless you for the loss.
Carol and family, I’m so sorry you lost such a wonderful husband, father and grandfather in George. Carol, I have been praying for you since I heard about the accident and I will still keep praying for strength for you and your family. Love you Carol
I am so sorry for your loss. We are in prayer for Lisa and .David and the entire family. I know you have so many wonderful memories if him. We will be with you in spirit on Monday.
Walter and Jane Oglesby
Dear family….We are saddened by the news of your Dad’s passing but rejoicing that he is with Jesus and completely healed and very, very happy. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you…..witth love….Joe & Ann Ippolito
Tim, we are in prayer for you and your family. You often spoke about your dad and although we have only known you for a short time, it was clear how much you admired and loved. You honor him with how you live your life.
May God give you and yours comfort and peace knowing your dad is with his Lord and Savior.
Brenda and Dennis Davidson
Port St Lucie, FL
George proved to me many times that he was a much better man than
I ever was. I think of him as a brother.
Bruce Buckner
George was one of my many friends at Lee Edwards. Many years of good times. Sorry to hear of his passing.
Carol, my dear friend,, today my heart is with you , and so sad, as you have a very difficult time of changes and adjustments ahead,,, without you’re wonderful partner,,!! We have made so very many memories thru the years to treasure in our hearts may they bring you comfort and some peace in the times of sadness
My love and prayers will be with you, till we get together in near future ‘ and do more stuff’,,!!,