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Ernest Ray LEDFORD

1940 - 2012

Ernest Ray LEDFORD obituary, 1940-2012, Florence, KY

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1940

DIED

2012

Ernest LEDFORD Obituary



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Ernest Ray Ledford, age 72, of Florence, passed away Wednesday, November 28th, 2012, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood. He was a retired Mechanic and a former employee at Q Master in Latonia. Ernie was passionate about cars and motorcycles and he enjoyed racing, showing, and working on them. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Donna L. McMurray Ledford; mother, Nora Helen Ledford of Taylor Mill; brother, Stanley Ledford of Morning View; sisters, Sharon Ledford Myers of Lakeside Park, Bonnie Hacker of Loveland, OH, and Karen Ledford Thompson of Tampa, FL; and several nieces & nephews. A gathering of friends will be held Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. at Chambers & Grubbs in Florence. Friends & associates of Ernie's are encouraged to bring their prized cars to the services in honor of Ernie. Beginning at 5 p.m. a celebration of life service will be held at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312. Online condolences can be expressed at www.chambersandgrubbs.com.

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Published by Kentucky Enquirer on Dec. 1, 2012.
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So sorry to hear about this loss of a classmate.

kay roberts

December 6, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.

Norma Hamon

December 2, 2012

Dearest DONNA, DAVE AND I SEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY IN THE LOSS OF OUR DEAR FRNIE. THERE WAS ONLY ONE ERNIE, WE USED TO DRAG RACE, DRINK BEER AND ONE TIME ERNIE & I GOT INTO A SWORD FIGHT IN THE GAS STATION AT 8 & STATE. ALL THE STUFF WE DID, I WISH WE COULD LIVE IT OVER.RIP BUDDY--YOUR FRIENDS FOREVER JIMMY SCUDDER & DAVE ADDISON

December 1, 2012

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