Clifford Herbie Ledbetter
We would like to announce the passing of Clifford Herbie Ledbetter at the age of 76, on August 15, 2025. He crossed peacefully surrounded by his family at home.
Herbie (aka Marcell) was born in Knoxville, on April 28, 1949, to Clifford Phillip Ledbetter and Frances Jeanette Payne.
Herbie grew up in Tennessee, Southern California, and Alabama and most adult years spent right here in Soddy Daisy.
He will be missed and remembered by everyone who ever looked into his crystal blue eyes followed by an energy of pure love that you could not deny or want to receive. He was a husband, father, mentor, friend, and rock for the tribe he built. He worked for the Local 917 operating engineers at the Sequoyah Nuclear plant, Watts Bar, and Scottsdale.
Herbie loved to work on old cars, go fishing, camping, and drawing pictures, collecting coins, and telling exaggerated stories. He loved everyone and would give you the shirt off his back.
Herbie was preceded in death by his father, Clifford P. Ledbetter; mother, Frances Jeanette Payne; his brother, Larry Allen Ledbetter; sisters, Phyllis Jeanette Dodson, Darlene and Marlene Strickland; and brother, Jerry Mac Ledbetter; and granddaughter, Hayley Ledbetter.
Herbie is survived by his wonderful, amazing wife of 43 years, Anna Louise Ledbetter; sons, Clifford Eugene Ledbetter, Jason David Ledbetter, Gordon Wayne Ledbetter (Mary); daughter, Heather Nicole Ledbetter; grandchildren, Robert Ledbetter (Ashley), Mikayla Bearden (Tanner), Haila Ledbetter (Jullian), Jordan Mac Ledbetter, Abigail Nicoe Bearden (Nathan), Leigha Davis, Michael Dolittle, Jace Bearden, Dianna Clare Ledbetter, Frances Paige Ledbetter; great grandchildren: Damien Sorero Ledbetter, Harlyn Rae Ledbetter, Waylon Phoenix Causey, Brooklee Nicole McCoin.
We extend heartfelt thanks to the caregivers, friends, and family, church, and preacher that helped Herbie transition to the Holy Land next to our Lord and his family who preceded him.
Though Clifford Herbie Ledbetter may be gone from our sights, he will forever be in our hearts.
Visitation will be on Saturday, Aug. 23, from 1-3 p.m. at Williamson & Sons Funeral Home in Soddy Daisy, followed by the Celebration of Life at 3 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Dr. Doug Plumlee officiating.
Condolences and memories can be shared at www.williamsonandsons.com.
Arrangements are by Williamson and Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy Daisy, Tn. 37379.