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Thomas William Ledwin obituary, Hayesville, NC

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Banister-Cooper Funeral Home

678 North Main St.

Hiawassee, Georgia

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Celebration Of Life

Feb. 21, 2026

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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Thomas Ledwin Obituary

Thomas William Ledwin is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Deborah Carr Ledwin; sister, Sue Scanlon; nephew, Brian Scanlon and niece, Carey Kranse.
He was born in Buffalo, N.Y. and joined the Navy in 1967 and became an electronics technician. He was a member of the American Legion Post No. 23, in Hiawassee, Ga. Most of his career he was a hospital facilities manager in the Tampa Bay area for 28 years. He moved to Hayesville in 2004 and worked as a parts delivery driver for Carquest - By Pass Auto Parts. He enjoyed traveling, sailing and camping.
A celebration of life will be held from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21. Contact the wife for directions.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made in his name to the American Cancer Society.
Banister-Cooper Funeral Home, Hiawassee: banisterfuneral.com was in charge of arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Clay County Progress from Feb. 5 to Mar. 4, 2026.

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Celebration of Life

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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Banister-Cooper Funeral Home

678 North Main St. P.O. Box 70, Hiawassee, GA 30546

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