LEDFORD OBITUARIES, Henry County, Missouri
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LEDFORD, Claude 1925 - 2000

Clinton Daily Democrat, Feb 8 2000 - Claude Ledford, was born February 19, 
1925, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, the son of Clarence and Jewel Price Ledford. He 
died February 2, 2000, at Moberly. Preceding him in death were his parents and a 
sister, Wanda Sue O'Briant. He married Edna Dove November 22, 1975, in 
Littleton, Colorado. For 19 years they made their home in Colorado, then moved to 
Tightwad. He is survived by his wife, Edna, of the home; two sons, Ronald and 
family, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Robert and family, Manning, Arkansas; two 
daughters, Sarah Melvin and family, Whiteville, Tennessee, Jody Moon and family, 
Berlin, Connecticut; three step-children, Ann Dougherty and family, Houston, 
Texas, Delores Stibbard and family, Lowry City, Marvin Plute and family, 
Albuquerque, New Mexico; 19 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; aunts, 
Ethel Patrick of Wilson, Oklahoma, Mildred McCarthy, Tucson, Arizona; an uncle, 
Argus Price, Rover, Arkansas; along with numerous cousins and friends. His 
grandmother in Rover, Arkansas, raised Claude after the death of his mother in 
1934, when he was nine years old. Through his grandmother he learned the value 
of love towards others, responsibility, honesty and family. He was proud to serve 
his country in the Infantry during World War II, where he received the Bronze 
Star, Purple Heart and other medals recognizing his service to his country. He 
retired from US West Communications at Denver in 1982, where he worked as a 
technician for 35 years. He was a member of Quarles Baptist Church. He loved the 
Lord. He enjoyed the outdoors, gardening and travel. Claude was a quiet man, but 
when he spoke, he spoke from his heart and with conviction. Services were held 
Saturday, February 5, at the Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in Clinton 
Memory Gardens with Clinton VFW Post 1894 conducting graveside services. The 
family suggests memorials to Clinton Alzheimer's Support Group. They may be 
left in care of the funeral home.

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