James Alpha Ledbetter III, age 77, of Jackson, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. He was born in Atlanta on September 6, 1944 to the late James Jr. and Bertha Mae Ledbetter. He was also preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, William Van and Patsy Ledbetter. James is survived by his wife of 60 years, Nancy Ledbetter, children Eddie (Judy) Ledbetter, Melissa (David) Jenkins and Steve (Kim) Ledbetter all of McDonough. Grandchildren, Heather (Ralph) Guy, Crystal (Ricky) Porter, Megan (Can) Bakir, Tara (John) Norris and Erin and Noah Ledbetter. Seven great grandchildren, one sister, Lavelle (Milton) Suggs of Fayetteville and several nieces and nephews.