Photo courtesy of Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory - Shelby
Nov 25, 1946 - Aug 16, 2025
I met Stan and Bev at First Baptist Church Dunnellon FL. They were in my Sunday School Class. Stan always had a hug for me and called me sweetheart. I still can hear him calling me that. Stan has moved on but his hugs are still felt. See you in the morning - Stan.
Beth Clapp
August 19, 2025 | Dunnellon, FL | Friend
Stan was a jewel. When he and Beverly moved here, they immediately fit it. They were usually the first ones to arrive in our class on Sundays and both with a smile which was always such a good way to start the lesson! Even when his health started to falter, he always smiled, still joked . . . and winked! We will miss you, Stan, but we'll definitely see you again!
Jerry and Joyce Gardner
August 19, 2025 | Shelby, NC | Friend
Stanley James Leddon
11/25/1946 - 08/16/2025
Stan peacefully passed to his heavenly home on Saturday, August 16,2025; in White Oak Manor Kings Mountain, NC. He was 78 years old and suffered from vascular dementia as well as other health issues.
Born November 25, 1946 (Thanksgiving Day) in Avon Park, Florida. His childhood years were spent mainly in Tampa, Florida where he graduated from TR Robinson High School, class of 1964. He played football and sang in the choir.
He proudly served in the United States Navy on the USS Peregrine where they photographed the ocean floor. He served as Yeoman in charge.
After his service he worked for Swift & Company as an auditor which kept him traveling. He lived in Orlando, FI; Gastonia, NC; Greely, Co, to name a few. He also worked for the Lake County Health Department for 7 years in the Human Resources Department and during the hurricane season he operated a Ham Radio and assisted people in a shelter.
He enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing and playing golf in his younger years.
He accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at the age of 12. He was of the Baptist faith and was active in several churches; the last being Elizabeth Baptist Church of Shelby, NC.
He is survived by: his current wife Beverly Leddon of Shelby; a brother, Cliff Madden of Bailey, NC; a son, Stacy Wayne Leddon (Kimberly) of Coatesville, Pa; a daughter, Tammy Marie Long of Leesburg, FL; a stepdaughter Kathy Allen (Wes) of Shelby; a granddaughter Victoria Leddon of Coatesville, Pa; a step granddaughter Jenna George (Eddie) 2 grandsons, Dawson Leddon of Coatesville, PA; and Zeke Borchers of Leesburg, Fl; four step great grandchildren Kady George, Avery George, Wyatt George, Joanie George; of Colonial Heights, Va.; a niece, Marie Madden Chappell (Earl), of Fountain Inn, SC cousins; and our fur baby Kasey.
He was predeceased by his father Eddie Goldburg Leddon 12/8/1992; his mother Mary Marie Drawdy Leddon 11/26/01.
A memorial service will be held at Elizabeth Baptist Church on 8/21/2025; 2:00 p.m. Pastor Rit Varriale and Reverend Jim Brackett will officiate. A Celebration of Life reception will follow the service with light refreshments served.
Cecil Burton Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, and his body will be cremated.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations may be made to: White Oak Manor of Kings Mountain: Hospice of Cleveland County: Elizabeth Baptist Church of Shelby.
Stan's dementia was a long journey with numerous doctors, nurses, facilities, organizations and friends to thank for their love, support and most important, prayer.
Stan loved the Lord and would tell you that a relationship with the Lord is the only way to walk through this life. His favorite quote was "Death for a Christian is Graduation Day"
Online condolences may be made at www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com
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