W.T. Leroy Ledford (Papa), entered the gates of heaven on March 19th, 2021 at 5:45 PM with his loving family surrounding him. He was a great man, husband, brother, father, grandfather, great grandfather, cousin, and friend to many. He was strong minded with a sincere heart to help others in time of need without anything in return.
He was born July 13th, 1934 in Wynnewood, Oklahoma to Hubert Ledford and Leslie Knight Burcham.
He graduated from Central High School in 1950. While attending Midland Community College, from 1971 to 1976 he held the Deans Honor Roll. In 1953 he joined the United States Air Force as a Special Weapons Supervisor and was Honorably Discharged in 1958. In March of 1958, he married his soul mate and lifelong partner. Starting in 1966, he enjoyed his passion to work as a Fire Fighter with the Midland Fire Department and retired as a Captain at Station 5 in 1991. In 1976, he became the founder and owner of Ledford Pump Service retiring in 2015 passing the business on to his son David Bryant Ledford becoming D & H Water Well Services. During his life he loved to fish, camp, and had excellent survival skills, spend time with his loved ones, meeting new acquaintances, and uplifting his family. In his younger days, he enjoyed riding on Goldwing Motorcycles across the country with his four brothers.
Meeting Papa at the Gates of Heaven are his father Hubert Ledford, mother Leslie Knight Ledford Burcham, brother Arthur Ledford, sister Vickie Dean Mansell, nephews B.J. Burcham and William Arthur (Little Bill) Burcham, granddaughter Kera Leigh Ledford, grandsons Justin Colt Southerland and Jordon Baker.
Survived by his loving wife, Mary Sue Scott Ledford, of 62 years. Son Glen Roy Ledford and wife Michael Ann, daughter Carol Sue Ledford, son Martin Wayne Ledford, Daughter-in-law Clorinda Ussery, son David Bryant Ledford, daughter Sandra Rene’ Ledford and husband Eddie Peter Ledford, son Michael Wade Ledford and Tiffany Rutledge, daughter-in-law Darla Rene’ Nichols.
Grandchildren Matthew Ledford and wife Jessie, Brandy Roos, Tiffany Hudgens and husband Jordan, Hayden Seth Ledford, Angela White, Jordan Bauckneckt, Ariel Hargove and husband Robert, Brooke Holley and husband Justin, Cheyenne Ledford, Colten MacArthur Ledford, Halli Mae Marie Parks and Jeff.
Great grandchildren Karson, Emerson, Hailey, Colin, Ryder, Bryson, Novaliee, Weston, Shailyn, Preston, Rhyker, Kristine, Jasper, Kyleigh, and future great granddaughter Jaycee.
Brother Lonnie Burcham and wife Rita, brother Billy Don Burcham and wife Sis, sister Barbara Ann Maxey. Many nieces, great nieces, nephews, great nephews, cousins, in-laws, and friends. Best friend Robert Oakes.
Pallbearers Glen Ledford, Martin Ledford, David Ledford, Michael Ledford, Matthew Ledford, Hayden Ledford, and Colten Ledford.
Honorary pallbearers John Ledford, Casey Jones, Eddie Ledford, Mayford Mathis Jr., Preston Bloodworth, and Billy Don Burcham.
A special thanks to Hospice of Midland, Visiting Angels sitter Mabel and sister-in-law Sis for the love and compassion for caring for him.
The viewing will be held on Wednesday March 24th, 2021 at 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The funeral will follow on Thursday March 25th, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home Chapel at 3800 N Big Spring St, Midland, TX 79705. Graveside burial to follow at Resthaven Memorial Park.