Ouachita County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....LEDBETTER, JOHN WILLIAM September 2, 2008
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News Star World - Oct  5, 2005
JOHN WILLIAM "BILLY" LEDBETTER

Mulhearn Funeral Home

Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA

Funeral services for Mr. John William "Billy" Ledbetter, 64, of West Monroe, 
LA will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at St. Paul's United 
Methodist Church, 1901 Lexington Avenue, Monroe, LA with Rev. Larry Green, Dr. 
Dennis Swanburg, and Rev. J. Roddy Taylor officiating. Interment will follow 
at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mr. Ledbetter passed away Thursday, October 2, 2008. He was a member of St. 
Paul's United Methodist Church. Following two years at Northeast Louisiana 
College, now University of Louisiana at Monroe, he joined the United States 
Army and was discharged as a drill sergeant.

Without question, Billy was North Louisiana's favorite and most beloved 
entertainer. His fifty year career won the hearts and respect of people in 
Louisiana, Las Vegas, and all along the gulf coast.

His combination of gifts in singing, impersonations, storytelling, guitar and 
banjo playing, and yo yo artistry qualifies him as a true cabaret entertainer.

Billy was a prostate cancer survivor. Through his journey with this illness, 
he developed a passion to mentor others. He took on an active role in helping 
other men diagnosis with prostate cancer to understanding their treatment 
options.

Survivors include his wife, Linda Peters Ledbetter; three stepchildren, Larry 
Green, Zack Green, and Deborah Zizzi; seven step grandchildren, Kristina 
Green, Mary Kathryn Green, Luke Green, Landon Green, Hannah Zizzi, Evan Zizzi, 
and Clay Zizzi; sister, Nancy L. Wilson and husband Bill; brother, Bobby 
Ledbetter; sister-in-law, Sue Barnes; brother-in-law, Jim Peters; mother-in-
law, Lora Peters; nephews and nieces; Lon Wilson and wife Donna, John Wilson 
and wife Mimi, Beckey Head and husband Mickey, and Kelly McGee and husband 
Chuck.

Pallbearers will be Bill Hodge, Zack Green, Lon Wilson, John Wilson, Skip 
Portman, Frank Nettles, Jim Rappord, and Tracy Moore.

Honorary pallbearers will be Gary La Master, Dr. Troy Zizzi, Coach Charlie 
Brown, Rich Bailey, John Windsor, Keith Babb, Coach Buck Stewart, Don Hudson, 
Dr. Oliner Sartor, Larry Green, Bob Kenny, Hank Bowman, Jimmy McBride, Rod 
Allen Payne and also, all former and current members of the Neville High 
School Football Teams.

Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM Monday, October 6, 2008 at 
Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA.

Memorials may be made to Prostate Oncology, Xylo Med Research, 806 West Blvd. 
South, Columbia, MO 65203.

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