FRANKLIN - Robert David Ledford, 60, of Franklin, passed away at home on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, David was a Franklin native who loved hunting and fishing, but nothing made him happier than helping people. He spent his life building houses, farming, and taking care of his family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend.
David is survived by his wife of 43 years, Marie Ledford; their two children, Randy (Amanda) of Franklin and Becki (Kevin) of Asheville; grandchildren, Haylee, Lane, Kyndall, and a fourth grandchild on the way. David is also survived by brothers, Wayne, Jim (Pauline), Ben, and Joey (Melissa); and sisters, Jean, Sylvia “Tootsie” (Bill), Liz, Bonnie, and Debi (Eddie), along with numerous nieces and nephews. David was preceded in death by his parents, Lake Randolph Ledford and Ruth Anderson Ledford, brother Johnny, and sisters Linda and Virginia.
A memorial service will be held at Prentiss Baptist Church on Nov. 6, 2021, at 11 a.m. Rev. Nathan Moss, Rev. David Hastings and Rev. Cale Stancil will officiate. The family will greet guests after the service.
For everyone’s safety, the family asks that all attendees wear a mask and practice social distancing, regardless of vaccination status.
Moffitt Family Funeral Care is honored to serve David’s family. Online condolences may be made at www.moffittfamilyfuneralcare.com