Calvin Thurman Ledford, age 67, of Morristown, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at his residence.

He was a member of Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church in Newport. Thurman retired from Morristown Iron and Metals and loved working on cars as he was well known for his welding and being a diesel mechanic.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Ledford; parents, Clyde and Virgie Ledford; brothers, Charles Ledford and Dewey Ray “Red” Ledford; and sisters, Lena Mae Fowler, Betty Sue Drinnon, and Nancy Stewart.

He is survived by his children, Kristi Presley, Thurman Greg (Connie) Ledford, Kelly Ledford, and Stephen Ledford; grandchildren, Zachary, Ethan, Austin, Joseph, Brandon, Maverick, Ryan, Tacoma, Abbi, Titan, and Justin; great-grandchildren, Jaxson, Javelin, and Aiden; brother, Lloyd Stanley “Bud” Ledford; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Friday, January 6th at Westside Chapel Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 7 p.m. with Rev. Jack Greene officiating.

Family and friends will meet at 12 p.m. Saturday, January 7th at Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery in Newport for graveside services.

Arrangements by Westside Chapel Funeral Home in Morristown.

, age 67, of Morristown, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at his residence.

He was a member of Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church in Newport. Thurman retired from Morristown Iron and Metals and loved working on cars as he was well known for his welding and being a diesel mechanic.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Ledford; parents, Clyde and Virgie Ledford; brothers, Charles Ledford and Dewey Ray “Red” Ledford; and sisters, Lena Mae Fowler, Betty Sue Drinnon, and Nancy Stewart.

He is survived by his children, Kristi Presley, Thurman Greg (Connie) Ledford, Kelly Ledford, and Stephen Ledford; grandchildren, Zachary, Ethan, Austin, Joseph, Brandon, Maverick, Ryan, Tacoma, Abbi, Titan, and Justin; great-grandchildren, Jaxson, Javelin, and Aiden; brother, Lloyd Stanley “Bud” Ledford; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Friday, January 6th at Westside Chapel Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 7 p.m. with Rev. Jack Greene officiating.

Family and friends will meet at 12 p.m. Saturday, January 7th at Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery in Newport for graveside services.

Arrangements by Westside Chapel Funeral Home in Morristown.