Dillard Clifton Ledford

Dillard Clifton Ledford, 88, of Morganton, NC, passed away Monday, December 27, 2021.  Born in Swain County, NC on September 12, 1933, he was the son of the late Zebulon Ledford and Pearley Nations Jenkins.  Dillard was a member of Zion Baptist Church.  After retiring from Drexel Heritage, he enjoyed working at Pine Mountain Lake Golf Club.

Dillard is survived by his wife, Helen L. Webb Ledford; children, Jeff Ledford, Phyllis Shuping, Pamela Turpin (Kenny), Cass Beshears, and Amanda Ledford Smith; grandchildren, Brandy Miller, Kendra Peeler, Cassie Beshears, Kasey Turpin, Deyton Turpin, Dakota Smith, Sydney Shuping, and Whisper Smith Cioffoleti; nine great-grandchildren; a sister, Marion Huskins (Francis); and a number of nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Dillard was preceded in death by a brother, Buddy Jenkins; and a sister, Marilyn Sheehan.

The family will receive friends from 12 to 1 p.m., Friday, December 31, 2021 at Sossoman Funeral Home.  The memorial service will follow at 1 p.m. in the Colonial Chapel of the funeral home with Revs. Keith Rose and David Orders officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to AMOREM Hospice in Hudson.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.