Visitation
11 a.m. - noon
Service
noon
Philip Ledford, 74, of Morganton, NC, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022.
Born in Yancey County, NC on October 21, 1947, he was the son of the late Paul Ledford and Pauline Austin Ledford. Philip was a romantic and was married to his beloved wife for 57 years, Joyce “Sue” DeVinney Ledford. He had a loving, giving heart and never did anything halfway. Philip enjoyed fishing, golf, and was an avid outdoorsman, but a terrible shot.
Mr. Ledford is survived by his daughters, Karen Ledford Clark (Eddie) and Jennifer Ellen Ledford-Wallace (Peter James); grandchildren, Courtney, Jarrain (deceased), Cameron, Rebecca, Meagan, Noah, and Joseph; great-grandchildren, Sawyer and Emery; brothers, Vernon and L.J. Ledford; and sisters, Norma Jean Houston (Gus), Wilma Lee Haynes (Carl), and Inez Monroe (Mike).
In addition to his parents, Philip was preceded in death by two brothers, Burl and Jimmy Ledford.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday, September 12, 2022 at Sossoman Funeral Home. The funeral will be held at noon in the Colonial Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Marty Bess officiating. Burial will follow in Burke Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grace Baptist Church, 1939 Paul Shuping Ave, Morganton, NC 28655.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Phil was a true friend, always giving of his time and wisdom. He never had an unkind word to say about anyone. I worked with Phil for a few years at Duracell in Valdese in the late 80's. I was from Myrtle Beach and had no family in Valdese. Phil welcomed me into his heart as a brother in Christ and made me feel at home in the Morganton area. He adopted my parents when they came to visit and shared many of the beautiful mountains, rivers and lakes that were so special to him. Thank you brother, for all that you did, the friend that you were and the kindness you showed. I see you in heaven!!!
I remember when Phillip lived on Walker road when I was a young girl, he was a pleasant human being so kind, God bless his family and will be praying for them