William Joseph Ledbetter Sr.

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West Memphis First Baptist Church
West Memphis, AR  72301
Tuesday, October 3, 2017
6:00pm-8:00pm
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Funeral Service
West Memphis First Baptist Church
West Memphis, AR  72301
Wednesday, October 4, 2017
10:00am
Cemetery
Crittenden Memorial Park
2206 Highway 64 West
Marion, AR  72364
I served in the Army.
William Joseph Ledbetter Sr.I am a Veteran.

of West Memphis, AR

December 2, 1921 - September 29, 2017

William Joseph Ledbetter, Sr., age 95, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2017 in West Memphis, Arkansas.


He was born in Luxora, Arkansas to Alfred and Myrtle Ingram Ledbetter on December 2, 1921. William had five siblings, one being his identical twin, Walter.


William lived an abundant life filled with love and laughter. He served his country during World War II in the Army Air Corp (Air Force). After the war, he returned to Arkansas and with his twin, Walter, worked for the Corp of Engineers where he worked his way up to Chief of the Mississippi River Revetment Unit Number 8.


In 1947, he married the ''catch of his life'' Selma Howell Ledbetter. They had two children, Bill and Brenda, five grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.


After retirement, he spent the last forty years enjoying fishing, camping, spending time with his family, and serving as a mentor to Richland Elementary School. William was a member of First Baptist Church. He was also a Master Mason and a 32nd Degree Mason in the Scottish Rite.


William was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Selma; son, William ''Bill'' Joseph Ledbetter, Jr.; daughter, Brenda Ledbetter Beavers; son-in-law, William ''Bill'' Doyle Beavers; great-granddaughter, Anna Grace Jackson; brothers, Aaron Ledbetter and Walter Ledbetter; sisters, Alden Snider, Lois Hollinger, Bessie Hall, and Evelyn Meadows.

He is survived by his daughter-in-law Judith Gill Ledbetter of West Memphis, Arkansas; his granddaughters, Leigh Ledbetter Jackson (Randall) of Leachville, Arkansas, Sara Beavers Hays (Allen), Lori Ledbetter Sumpter (Denny), Amy Beavers, and Jane Ledbetter Grafton (Ben) all of West Memphis, Arkansas; his eight great-grandchildren, William Randall Jackson, Haleigh Caroline Jackson, Ella Claire Jackson, Meredith Ann Grafton, Raymond Campbell Grafton, Matthew Ledbetter Sumpter, Sarah Evelyn Sumpter, and Thomas Dennis Sumpter.

Visitation will be held at First Baptist Church, West Memphis on Tuesday, October 3rd from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The funeral service will also be at First Baptist Church on Wednesday, October 4th at 10:00 a.m.

Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.

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11 Condolence(s)
DW
Cordova, TN
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Tuesday, October 31, 2017

So sorry for your loss may you find peace and comfort in the words spoken at 2 Corinthians 1:3 & 4" ( 3) Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, (4 ) who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God

Kim Ledbetter Harmon
Eads,
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Tuesday, October 3, 2017

So sorry to hear about Uncle J. He was the second greatest man I have ever known. I can see him and my dad trout fishing as I write this.
My family won't be able to attend for a number of reasons but the most important is that we are caring for a special little boy that is named William Scott James.
We will make a memorial to LeBonheur in his name William Joseph Ledbetter.
You will be missed here on earth but I know you are rejoicing up in heaven.
Scott Harmon
Kim Ledbetter Harmon
Stephanie & Mike James
Clinton Harmon


Lois Kathryn Lowerins Cannon
Ponca City, OK
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Tuesday, October 3, 2017

I am so sorry to hear about J's passing. We all were born and raised in the small town of Luxora,Arkansas. A and J were great friends of my momma and daddy. My mom died in 2006 and both A and J drove down to Osceola funeral home in the pouring rain to pay their respects. I hadn't seen them years, they walked up to me and said do you know who we are and yes I did. They were still as handsome as ever even in their 90's. I was named after their sister Lois and A's wife Katherine. I sincerely believe they are all together in Heaven. May God bless each and everyone you and my love to all.

Shonda
West memphis,
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Tuesday, October 3, 2017

I was his night Cna will always cherish him 10/6

Lynn Kaye Stanfield
Marionyo w,
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Tuesday, October 3, 2017

He was a fine person. I know you will all miss him. Praying.for your family.

Jennifer Ray
Hughes, AR
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Tuesday, October 3, 2017

Amy and S.B. , ( and the rest of the family), I am so sorry to hear of your Pappaw's passing. Please know that you girls and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Much love and many hugs to you . ~ Jenn and Gregg , ( with 2 G's , LOL)

Hershell Hubbard
west memphis, AR
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Monday, October 2, 2017

I am thankful I got to meet Mr. Ledbetter. He was a very kind loveable man. He was someone I would love to have been around more and listened to what he said.

Judy Clark
Hernando,,
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Sunday, October 1, 2017

JACK, YOU ALWAYS LIFTED ME, WITH YOUR SMILE, ILOVED U AND I KNOW YOURWIFE AND FAMILY LOVED U AS WELL ASYOUR LOVE FOR GOD AN YOUR CHURCH, YOUR HEART WAS A GIANT!!! ALWAYS, WILLMISS U

JUSY CLARK

DW
Cordova, TN
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Sunday, October 1, 2017

So sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the words spoken at Revelation 21:3,4
(3) "With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his people. And God himself will be with them. (4)
And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away".

Gregory Woods
Memphis, TN
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Sunday, October 1, 2017

I am so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Reading Rev. 21:3, 4 and John 5:25 have always brought me comfort, and hopefully will do the same for you.

Gregory Woods
Memphis, TN
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Sunday, October 1, 2017

I am so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Reading Rev. 21:3, 4 and John 5:25 have always brought me comfort, and hopefully will do the same for you.