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Erik Ledbetter Obituary

Of Rockville, MD, passed away suddenly, on July 1, 2025. Born February 12, 1967 in Washington, DC to Edythe Buermeyer and Robert Richard Ledbetter, he was the beloved husband of Lynn Willis; devoted father of Owen Willis Ledbetter, and a respected colleague within the Maryland State Park system.

Family will receive friends at Pumphrey's Colonial Funeral Home, 300 W. Montgomery Ave., Rockville, MD on Friday July 25, 2025 from 4 to 7 p.m. A service will be held at Christ Episcopal Church, 109 S. Washington Street, Rockville, MD 20850 on Saturday July 26, 2025 at 11 a.m. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Friends of Seneca Creek State Park.

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Published by The Washington Post on Jul. 8, 2025.

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Matt Blazi

July 25, 2025

I first met Erik during his first Blair Witch hike in Seneca Creek State Park. As I had been doing my own Blair Witch event it was nice to see the park jumping in on it's history. Erik quickly became a great friend and partner for my event and was instantly welcomed by the fans as well as the cast and crew of the film. Every year during my event i was always a welcomed addition to our stops in the park and thoroughly enjoyed seeing everyone enjoying the park and would always share information about the park, he was incredibly proud of his work. He is going to be extremely missed.

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Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Robert A. Pumphrey Funeral Homes, Inc. - Rockville

300 W. Montgomery Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850

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26

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11:00 a.m.

Christ Episcopal Church

109 S. Washington Street, Rockville, MD 20850

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Robert A. Pumphrey Funeral Homes Inc. - Rockville

300 W. Montgomery Ave., Rockville, MD 20850

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