Blairsville, Georgia
Nov 20, 1958 – Feb 29, 2016
Mr. James "R.L." Randall Ledford age 57 of Nottely Rd. Blairsville passed away on Monday Feb. 29, 2016 in the Erlanger Hospital following injuries received in an automobile accident. R.L. was born on Nov. 20, 1958 in Akron, OH., the son of Phyllis Exline Ledford and the late Fred Ledford. He was a lifelong resident of Union County. R.L. loved people and talking, he never met a stranger. One of his passions was riding his motorcycle. R.L. was a loving, caring and very dedicated husband and father. He loved his family above anything else. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Gina Ledford in 2004, a son, Jimmy Ledford in 2007 and a brother, Freddy Ledford. R.L. was a member of the First Baptist Church of Mineral Bluff.
Surviving R.L. are his loving wife, best friend and soul mate of thirty four years, Rachelle Bennett Ledford of Blairsville, one son and daughter in law, Randy and Shannon Ledford of Blairsville, one daughter, Christy Ledford of Akron, OH., honorary daughter, Tina Tabor Lloyd of Blairsville, two sisters and one brother in law, Teresa and Paul Kruft, Regina Ledford, one brother and sister in law, Johnny and Marie Ledford all of Akron, OH., five grandchildren, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday March 3, 2016 at 3:00 pm from the Mountain View Chapel with the Rev. Randy Hughes officiating. Special music will be presented by David Evans and Michelle Webb. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, Marty Rhodes, Marty Johnson, Todd Anderson, Keith Nichols, Danny Payne and Alfred Jones. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be, Rob Dobbins, Roy Crooks, Jason Webb, Joey Jones, John Payne, Steve Roberson, Thomas Nichols and all of the men at the round table from the Hole in the Wall. Interment will follow in the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery where he will rest next to his daughter, Gina. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that donations may be made to help defray expenses in R.L.'s memory. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 6-9:00 pm.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com
R.L. was a good man and a good friend. I really enjoyed playing music with him. I've never seen anyone who enjoyed playing music more than he did.
Sam Ensley
March 26, 2019 | Blairsville, GA, GA
I first met R.L. in the early 90's when he would come up to Tom Honaker's garage. From day one I found a genuine, sincere and very likable individual who was easy to talk with, and would do anything he could to help you. He and Tom were big buddies,and it was fun being around the two of them. I know he will be missed by us all, and our prayers go out to the family at this time. May God bless and comfort you all. Bill Honaker
Bill Honaker
March 07, 2016 | Blairsville, GA
I just want to say I'm so sorry, sending up prayers for you all again I'm so sorry love you all
Lisa jonie Hughes Spivey
March 03, 2016 | Phenix City, AL
Rachelle and family we are so sorry to hear of your loss.
March 03, 2016
To the Ledford Family so sorry for your loss
Speedy Harkins
March 02, 2016 | Blairsville, GA
Rachelle, Phyllis, Regina, Teresa and families. My deepest heartfelt sympathy to all of you. I can remember Randy when we were all young. Great memories. Prayers for all.
Jeannie Kieffer
March 02, 2016 | Rootstown, OH
I've spent many happy hours playing music with R.L, and wish I had spent more. He was the kind of person who made you happy to call him a friend. My most sincere sympathy goes to Chelle, "Burrhead", and the rest of the family
Sam Ensley
March 02, 2016 | Blairsville, GA, GA
Rest in piece uncle randy. U were always and will always continue to be an inspiration to me. Give gina all our love and hold our place in your heavenly home!!!
Dawn Davenport-Davis
March 02, 2016 | Blue Ridge, GA
Deepest Condolences to your family, May God give you strength in your time of need. RIP RL
Ruth Shubert
March 02, 2016 | Blairsville, GA