Johnny Ledford

Johnny Ledford obituary, Rockwood, TN

Johnny Ledford

Johnny Ledford Obituary

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Johnny Ledford, age 65, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024, at the Parkwest Medical Center, Knoxville, Tennessee. He was born August 26, 1959, in Harriman, Tennessee. Johnny was a Retired Underground Supervisor with Rockwood Electric Utility and loved to play pool. He was preceded in death by his mother, Selva Ledford; and biological father and stepmother, Hubert & Clara Clark.


Survivors include:


Wife of 44 years: Jennifer Ledford


Sons & Daughters-in-law: Justin Ledford (Misty)

 Adam Ledford (Jackie)

 Nick Ledford (Chelsea)


Grandchildren: Presley Ledford, Sidney Ledford, Elijah Ledford, and Jones Ledford


Father: Peabody Ledford


Sisters & Brothers: Lisa McCullough (Mike)

 Dusty Clark (Aleda)

 DeeDee Austin (Allen)

 Jack Ledford


Special Friends: Mike “Brillo” Miller

 Scotty Doughty


And several nieces and nephews, other relatives, and friends.



The family will receive friends Sunday, November 24, 2024, from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at the Evans Mortuary. Cremation arrangements have been made. Evans Mortuary of Rockwood, Tennessee is serving the family of Johnny Ledford.


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

Evans Mortuary

805 North Gateway Avenue P.O. Box 6, Rockwood, TN 37854

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