Billy Don Ledbetter

Billy Don Ledbetter obituary

Billy Don Ledbetter

Billy Ledbetter Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brotherton Brothers Cremation Services - Fort Smith on Sep. 24, 2025.

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Billy Don Ledbetter of Hackett, Arkansas, died Monday, September 22, 2025, at his home. He was born on September 30, 1940, in Hackett to the late Clarence William Ledbetter and Ruby Jean (Kelley) Ledbetter. He was almost 84 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Gary Ledbetter.

Billy Don was a graduate of Hackett High School. For many years, Billy Don was the manager at Little Dutch Boy Bakery in Draper, Utah. ***Additional obituary information will be posted soon.***

He is survived by a son, Rick Lipsey (Tianne) of Gardnerville, Nevada; a sister, Jacklyn Jean Bakker of Draper, Utah; two grandsons, Cody and Bradley; and nieces and nephews.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Cremation Services in Fort Smith, 914 N. 32nd St. Fort Smith, AR 72903. (479) 434-3901 or (479) 965-8202

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