James Robert Ledford

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA James Robert Ledford

James Robert Ledford, 77, of Kings Mountain, NC, died at home on February 12, 2022. Robert was born on May 24, 1944 in Kings Mountain, NC, son of the late Plato and Louise (Goforth) Ledford. He was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Joyce Ann Sutton Ledford, and brothers Arnold Ledford and Wayne Ledford. Robert graduated from Kings Mountain High School in 1962 and received an Associate degree in Applied Science in Business Administration from Gaston College in 1982. Robert worked for Harris Teeter as Meat Market Manager for 30 years and at home on the family’s small farm. He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and choir member, and he was a volunteer at Bethware Elementary School. As a younger man, he was an avid trail rider on his horse, “Big Red.” Robert never met a stranger, and if he didn’t know you, he knew of you or your family. His generous spirit, kindness, humor, and deep sense of family will be greatly missed.

Robert is survived by his two children, Charlene Reese Couch (Paul) and Derek Reese (Crystal), and his granddaughter, Autumn Reese, as well as a brother, Hubert Ledford (Kathy), a sister, Jean Ledford McClure (Jack), and a sister-in-law, Colean Ledford. He had seven nieces and one nephew.

A graveside service will be held at the Oak Grove Baptist Church’s cemetery in Kings Mountain on Wed., February 16th at 11 AM. Memorial donations may be made to Oak Grove Baptist Church at 1022 Oak Grove Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086

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