Arnold Ledford

Arnold Ledford, age 77, of Jeffersonville, KY, husband of the late Etta Louise Morrison Ledford, departed this world to be reunited with his wife in his heavenly home on December 16, 2022 at Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester. He was the son of the late Lawrence and Margie Burnett Ledford of Slade, KY. He was a member of the Restoration Community Church. Arnold was preceded in death by his beloved wife of nearly 44 years, Louise Ledford. They had one daughter, Lisa Blythe and her husband Phillip. Additionally, they had sons Ralph Pelfrey and his wife Debbie, the late Darrell Pelfrey and his wife Carol and the late Ronnie Pelfrey and his wife Regina. His grandchildren consisted of Phil II and Alyssa Blythe, Shade Blythe, Darrell, Brandon, and Tommy Pelfrey, Kim Chugg, Kayla Broughton, Jessica Ledford, Patricia Arvin and Steven Flinchum. He had a host of great grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his brother Odra Ledford. Other surviving relatives include his sisters Cleda Venters of Kingsport Tennessee, Brenda Dunn and Cynthia (James) McDaniel of Slade, Ila Allen of Stanton, brothers Jerry (Bonnie) Ledford, Dwight (Jo) Ledford of Stanton, Steve (Sue) Ledford of Slade and Dale Ledford of Mt. Sterling. Arnold had many special friends who were like family members including Timmy Tipton, Tommy Rogers, Herb Lindon, Billy Cox, David Leach and Walter Barnett and many others. Over the years, he and Louise worked together, operating multiple businesses, including The Dixie Freeze II in Campton, The Parkway Grocery, Gas and Souvenir Shop in Slade and Southern Treat in Stanton. Arnold was also employed by Rockwell International until the company moved out of state. Arnold was known for his many talents and skills. He could repair most anything electrical or plumbing related. He was also skilled in carpentry. He was known for his gardening abilities. He raised a large garden every year, giving the large majority of his harvest away to friends and family. He enjoyed helping others with whatever task they had. He was a founding member of the Middle Fork Fire Department and involved in the development and construction from the initial stages. He served as a Board member for many years. He served on the Beechfork Water Board for many years. He also served on the Powell County PVA assessment Board. He always had a servant’s heart. It was later in life when he committed his heart to the Lord and continued to serve others until his passing. He loved his church and church family. His greatest love was his grandchildren. He would light up when he got to spend time with any of them. He leaves behind many loved ones, church family members, neighbors, and friends to mourn his passing. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue in Stanton officiated by Pastor Robbie Workman and Brother Paul Day. Visitation will be held on Tuesday at the funeral home beginning at 5:00 P.M. and concluding at 9:00 P.M.. Interment will be at Resthaven Cemetery in Stanton with Phil Blythe II, Shade Blythe, Tommy Pelfrey, Darrell Pelfrey, Brandon Pelfrey, Alex Chugg and Steven Flinchum serving as active pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers to include Timmy and Pam Tipton, Herb Lindon, Billy Cox, Walter Barnett, Bob Dingus, Tommy Rogers, David Leach, Codey Burke, Lester Carty, Eddie Sizemore, Robert Skaggs, Jerald Faulkner, Danny Allen, Randy Jackson, Floyd and Judy Reed, Gary Ledford, Katherine Frazier, Roy and Monica Gentry, members of the Restoration Community Church, members of the Middle Fork Fire Department and former employees of the Dixie Freeze II. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hearne Funeral Home of Stanton.

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