Jack Arvil Ledford

Mr. Ledford, age 85, of Matthews, died Saturday, June 13, 2015 at his home. Born January 4, 1930 in Gaston County, he was a son of the late Irving W. Ledford and Ruth Hinson Ledford. Mr. Ledford honorably served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. He retired as a design engineer of Duke Power after 33 years of service. Mr. Ledford was a dedicated member of Amity Presbyterian Church where he was a former Elder and Sunday school teacher and served on the finance and cemetery committees.

The service to celebrate the life of Jack Arvil Ledford will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, June 18th at Amity Presbyterian Church with Reverend Grady Moseley and Reverend Betsy Williamson, officiating. The family will receive friends 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Thursday in the church parlor.

Mr. Ledford was a loving, devoted husband and father. Survivors include two daughters, Amanda Ledford Brown of Matthews and Mary Beth Ledford of Gastonia; three siblings, Betty Ledford Henderson of Morganton, Ed Ledford of Charleston, SC and Jerry Ledford of Rome, GA; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Ledford was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Prince Ledford; and three siblings, Margaret Ledford Chaney, Wilson Ledford and Inez Ledford Worthan.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Amity Presbyterian Church Weekday Preschool, 2831 N. Sharon Amity Road, Charlotte, NC 28205.

Arrangements by Wilson Funeral & Cremation Service, 5301 Albemarle Road, Charlotte, NC 28212. Condolences may be offered at www.wilsonfuneralservices.com.