He was born Nov. 12, 1961.

He was predeceased by his mother, Sara Mitchell of Greenville, S.C., and grandparents Beatrice and Hershell Turner of Tryon.

He is survived by his father, Doug Ledford and wife Irene of Florida; Barbara, Amber, Brittany, David and his dog Gracie, which he loved dearly, of the home; three sisters of Greenville; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He also leaves behind many friends and their families. He was loved and will be truly missed by all who knew him.

A memorial service will be held at Hospice Chapel in Columbus on Feb. 22, 2009 at 4 p.m.

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