He was preceded in death by his son, Gordon J. Ledford, Jr.; his parents, Leland and Marie Ledford; and two sisters, Joan Fesco and Carol Werner.
He is survived by Ruth Burrell; his children, Michelle Burgess, Pam DeHart, and Brian (Katie) Ledford; two sisters, Leslie Wesley and Virginia Hawley; and six grandchildren.
Private funeral services will be held.