John Lawrence Ledford

John Lawrence Ledford, 73, of Soddy-Daisy, TN, passed away April 7, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born June 3, 1949. John literally loved life! Never a dull moment in his presence. He loved the outdoors, hunting, gardening, farming, and raising farm animals. John had a love for cooking and flea marketing. He loved Alabama Crimson Tide, but his biggest love was spending time with his family & friends. He loved watching his great-grandchildren play. John really formed a bond with his youngest great-grandson, Dawson McCrary, as he made many trips with us as we took john for his many doctor’s appointments.

He is preceded in death by his father, Cam Ledford, Sr.; mother, Pearle Ledford; very special daughter, Tiffany Norris; brothers, Baby Brother, Freeman Vernon (Cotton), William (Dub), and James (Jimmy) Ledford; sisters, Loretta Smith, Faye Ridge, June Gibson, and Joan (Butch) Grimes.

Survived by his loving wife, Mary Ledford; daughters, Kellie (Jackie) McCrary, Cynthia Alva; sons, John Ledford, Jr., Mark (Yolanda) Norris, Charles Alva, Jackie McCrary; siblings, Mike (Shirley) Ledford, Kathy (Merele) Camp, and Cam Ledford, Jr.; grandchildren, Morgan Ledford, Jacob McCrary, Aaron Alva (Sue), Jessy (Andrew) Swafford, Matt (Rick) Alva, Katie Norris, Marissa Matsuno; great-grandchildren, Kira & Dawson McCrary, Leland Eaterly, Maddie Goforth, Hunter Fowler, Gabriel & Marianna Alva, Emmy & Charlie Alva, and Jamerson Harding; his beloved basset hounds, Lola Grace and Riley Kai Ledford.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023, 1:00 PM, at One Accord Community Church, 343, Sweetland Drive, Red Bank, TN 37415, with Pastor Troy Simmons officiating.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Tennessee Oncology Research, 1032 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN, 37415, or a charity of your choice.