Mr. Rickie Keith Ledford, age 58 of Barbourville, Kentucky departed this life on Saturday, November 2, 2024 in the Baptist Health Hospital in Corbin. He was the son of Carol Wynn Ledford and Clarence Keith Ledford, born to them on April 10, 1966 in Detroit, Michigan.
He is preceded in death by his father, Clarence Keith Ledford, (AKA Pete).
Left behind to mourn his passing, his mother Carol Ledford, his two sons, Matthew and Keith Ledford and four grandchildren. He also leaves behind many aunts, uncles and cousins.
We would like to give special thanks to Mike Bunch that was sent by God into Rickie’s life at a time that when he needed him the most, he was chauffer, fishing buddy, caregiver and was there every day and on call anytime needed. He showed what a true friend was. Also, we would like to say Thanks to Rickie’s favorite ex-wife Teresa for being there for Rickie in his time of need.
He loved working in the restaurant. In the kitchen or delivering orders. He hated that he was not able to help Carol.
Some of the things Rickie loved was fishing. His favorite picture was him holding a large trophy bass. He purchased his Bass boat just to catch that one. He loved being on the water. It was the place he experienced peace. He loved his firearms, cleaning them and going target shooting and hunting. His favorite thing to do was watch reality TV shows, the YOUTUBE channel, anything to do with farming, tractors, rebuilding, remodeling, hunting and watching Kendall Gray. He loved watching gospel music videos. Some of his favorite artist were Jason Crabb Charity Gayle and Mercy Me.
Funeral services for Rickie will be conducted in the Hampton-Hutton Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Paul Long and Rev. Roy Thomas, Sr. officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Barbourville Cemetery with pallbearers being, Mike Bunch, Jimmy Wynn, Lee Thomas, Derrick Smith, James Coffie and Devin Knuckles. Friends will be received at the funeral home on Wednesday from 12:00 noon until the hour of service at 2:00 p.m. Hampton-Hutton Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
To the Ledford family, the staff of the Hampton-Hutton Funeral Home would like to offer you our heartfelt sympathy during your time of bereavement.
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