John D. "Doug" Ledford
John D. "Doug" Ledford
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Born May 23, 1959, in Mount Vernon, KY, he was the son of Francene Brock Ledford and the late John H. Ledford. Doug was a devoted husband, father, and brother who lived a life of purpose and love. Devoted to work, he had 35 years of service with the phone company. Recently retired, he enjoyed working in his Metal Fab shop, spending time with his wife and sons, and playing with his dog, Presley. Known for his generosity and talent, Doug could build anything his heart desired and inspired everyone around him.
He is survived by his wife, Marty Ledford;
Mother, Francene Brock Ledford
Sons, John Bradley (Jaque) Ledford and Leonard Douglas (Chasta) Ledford
Stepson, Morgan Lowe
Mother of his sons, Michelle Fisher
Siblings, Betty (Charlie) Petrey, Darlene (late Herbert) Brenda, Charles (Sheila) Ledford, and Gary (Suetta) Ledford;
Special Nieces and Nephews
Christy (John Dalton) Houts
Alisha (James) Alatorre
Brian (Amy Ueltschi) Petrey
Erin (Steve) Elliott
Stephanie (Matt) Proffitt
Catrina Lake
Sara (Clay) Slone
Rachel (Jonathan) Anthony
Keri (Jonathan) Noe
Jantsen (Caitlyn) Ledford
Chrystal Coffey
Aunts - Evelyn Hilton Abbott, Lavena Gregory, Virginia Godbey
Uncle - Dallas Brock
and a great host of friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, John H. Ledford; brother, James Avery Ledford; brother in law, Herbert Brenda;
Maternal Grandparents, Mose Bradley and Verla Mae Brock; Paternal Grandparents, Willard and Annie Hiatt Ledford;
Uncles, Proctor, Mose, and Virgil Brock, Willard, Jr., Eugene, and Jerry Ledford; Aunt, Hazel Ledford Kuhn
Funeral Service Date & Time: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM at McKnight Funeral Home Chapel located at 147 Main Street, Crab Orchard, Kentucky 40419
Officiating Ministers: Bro. Mark Horton and Bro. Ralph Baker
Place of Burial: Negro Creek Cemetery, Highway 3245, Brodhead, Kentucky 40409
Public Visitation will be from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Tuesday, November 18th, 2025 at McKnight Funeral Home
Pallbearers Include:
Brad Ledford, Leonard Ledford, Mike Napier, Gary Ledford, Charlie Ledford, & James Alatorre
Honorary Pallbearers Include:
Jantsen Ledford and Dempsey Gross
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. Jude’s Childrens Hospital, 1650 W. 87th Street, Ste 400, Minneapolis, MN 55431, Negro Creek Cemetery Mowing Trust Fund, c/o David Bowling, NCCT Fund Board President, address 5362 Augspurger Rd, Hamilton, OH 45011, or Tower to Tunnels, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306
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Mary Michelle Fisher
November 16, 2025
Doug was a great man and a great father. May he rest in peace and have eternal life with God.
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