Roy E. Ledbetter

It’s been almost 2 years since you left and I think about you often. You were such a good boss. You were the best business man and stern at times but deep down inside you had a heart of gold. I’ll always cherish the memory of visiting you and Wanda in your new home in LR and you showing me around. That was the last time I saw you. I wish you were still here so we could talk politics. You always had the best jokes. I miss you Mr. Roy. I’ll see you again some day.

So proud to have been coach by him and led to 4Aa 1961 champs. Such a good man.

Roy hired me for first coaching job

I was hired as a junior accountant with Highland Resources and left five years later as accounting manager. Mr. Ledbetter taught me more during those years at the Highland Industrial Park division of Highland Resources than seven years of undergraduate (BSBA) and graduate (MBA) studies. He was a tough, deliberate negotiator who always put the company first. I observed his negotiating skills in securing leases for warehousing and industrial facilities. He was a great man who brought education (SAU Tech), industry and jobs to southwest Arkansas.
I moved away over thirty years ago but frequently check Camden obituaries (Proctor) to find Mr. Ledbetter passed.
My condolences and prayers are with you Sam and the Ledbetter family.

My prayers for the family We love you Mr. Roy you will be missed

Deepest sympathy

Sammy and family,
Your dad was a cohort in education and I send family my deepest condolences. He was well thought of as Guest Book shows by those who knew him.
Pat LaCotts Bryant

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Sam, our condolences and sympathy for the loss you now feel. I understand the loss of a Dad, a Father, a Mentor, a Teacher, all in a single person. I pray for comfort and peace for you and family. I feel your pain. Roy was a good man, and friend since those early years on Elaine street. Rest In Peace, Roy. Reach out Sam, anything you need, anytime. Mike & Karen Siefert

He was a mentor, coach, and someone to look up to. He inspired me to give all I had to something and I did. I really appreciated his help in getting summer jobs, going to U of A, and being commissioned in the US Army.

Sam & Family

So sorry to hear about our loss. Coach became my friend and mentor while I was in high school. As on of his athletes, I wanted to be like him. His influence and friendship has been life-long and at 78 years of age I still, and will always be influenced by coach.

Sincerely
James Langley
Smackover Arkansas
Class of 1962

Coach Ledbetter is what I call a man’s man. I played for him on our 4AA championship and remember him telling me never give up, give it 110%. That’s what I’ve tried to do in my life. Praying for you Sam and all the family!

Loved Coach Ledbetter! Memories from high school! Prayers for Sam and family! May Roy Rest In Peace with his Wanda!

Deepest Sympathy

My prayers for Sam and the family

Dear Sam and family, Mr. Ledbetter was such a good man, I know he will be greatly missed among his south Arkansas friends. As a CHS student, I remember him as a great coach, and later as the President of Highland Industrial Park. He was a supporter of the Ouachita County Historical Society and enjoyed attending the Cemetery Walk. We were fortunate Roy Ledbetter chose to live in Camden and shared his time and talents with us. Prayers for your family.

Sam,
It saddened me to see that Mr. Roy had passed away. There are so many things I could say about him and stories that I could tell. Working at Highland for 7 years brings back so many memories. Sitting at that switchboard at 7am in the morning, he would drive up in that diesel suburban and he would round that corner coming into the building with that big serious look on his face. A real businessman but he had a heart of gold. I will never forget his kindness that was shown to so many people that I was able to witness first hand. He sure left an impression on me and I thought the world of him. I will never forget Mr. Roy...especially when March rolls around because we always tried to celebrate his birthday. (which he would try to resist). Thoughts and prayers to your family.

Dear Sam & Family, I was very sorry to hear about your loss. Roy was a great man, and he was always kind and supportive to me. He will be remembered for the many good things that he did for South Arkansas. My prayers are with all of you.

Good thoughts and prayers for this family.

Sam and Family,
I am so saddened to hear about your dads death. He was my high school coach and a close family friend for many years! I am so sorry for your loss.

My deepest sympathy in the loss of a great Christian man. I have a swing on my patio that he made and gave me many years ago that I will forever cherish. Praying for all of the family during this difficult time.

Sam and family, so sorry to hear about your dad. He was loved by many friends. Our prayers are with all of you. ❤

Precious man, my best friends Dad, and always welcomed me like family ❤ Anna Banana

“Coach” was loved and respected by every kid who ever went through Camden High School. It is sad to hear of his passing. He example and influence will continue in our memories for many years to come.

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.