Ledford, James K. (Rocky Face)

  • Wednesday, April 14, 2021

James K. Ledford, age 61, of Rocky Face, Georgia, departed this life, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at a local hospital.

He was born Aug. 30, 1959 in Dalton, Ga., a son of the late James Leon Ledford and Letrell Raper Triplett.

He is survived by his sons, Michael Ledford and Bradley Ledford, both of Chatsworth, GA; daughters, Carley Ledford and Kayla Poteet, both of Dalton, GA; brother, Chuck Ledford of Colorado; sister, Penny Jones of Texas; granddaughter, Makayla Powell; and a grandson and a great-grandson on the way.

Memorial service to celebrate the life of James K. Ledford will be held Saturday, April 24, at 6 p.m. from the Ponders Melrose Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 3-6 p.m. on Saturday, April 24.

Due to the national health crisis and the COVID-19 virus, masks must be worn properly at all times and social distancing must be observed when visiting the funeral home.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.pondersfuneralhome.com

Arrangements are by Ponders Melrose Chapel, 138 Melrose Dr., Dalton, GA 30721, (706) 226-4002.

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