Jim Russell Ledger

Jim Ledger, age 87, was called to heaven on Oct. 8, 2024, while surrounded by his family. Jim was born May 17, 1937 in Liberty Texas, to Zona and Melvin Ledger. He chose not to graduate high school, and joined the U.S. Navy at the age of 18. Jim was stationed at Norfolk Naval Air Station, Virginia Beach VI, he served in the Navy from Sept. 1955 to August 1961.
Jim met his wife Cynthia (Hutchinson) Ledger right after he completed 4 years of service in the Navy, visiting his brother. They met on the sidewalk in front of First Baptist Church in Corona CA. and Cindy showed him where the Sunday school class was. They dated for 2 years and were married May 25, 1963, in Corona, California at the same church they met.
They were relocated to Boise Idaho, where he worked for Skyline Mobile Homes for 7 years, then relocated again to McMinnville Oregon in 1972, to work for Skyline's Corporate office as the Sales Manager. Jim also worked for Liberty Mobile Home, Rex Mobile Home and Ore-land Industries before retiring in 2007 while working for Macore Co. Inc. as the Sales Manager. Jim achieved his Master Gardener certificate at OSU and took photos for Macore as well.
Jim loved serving the Lord, teaching Sunday school, leading youth group, golfing, fishing and crabbing with his close friends. Spending time with his family and two grandsons. Jim and Cindy are members of Bethel Baptist Church, and attend Unionvale Community Church.
He is survived by his wife Cindy Ledger, son Mark Ledger, daughter Connie Jonas, her husband Bryce Jonas and grandsons, Ryan Jonas and Patrick Jonas and one great granddaughter. Brother, Clifford Ledger and sister Lardell Collins. Jim was one of seven children.
Please join us for a Celebration of Life in honor of Jim Ledger, held October 27, 2024, at Michelbook Country Club, from 2pm – 4pm. To leave condolences visit www.macyandson.com.