Truman Neely Ledbetter's Obituary
Truman Neely Ledbetter, 81, of Claude died Friday, August 16, 2019 in Claude.
Services will be 10:30 AM Monday, August 19, 2019 in the First Baptist Church in Claude with Rev. Eddy Helms and Rev. Dick Gravley, officiating. Burial will follow in Claude Cemetery in Claude.
Visitation will be from 4:00-5:00 PM Sunday at Robertson's in Claude.
Arrangements are by Robertson Claude Chapel.
Truman was born September 9, 1937 in Samnorwood to Raymond "Red" and Ruby Neely Ledbetter. He married Jean Webb on August 30, 1959 in Samnorwood. Truman was a US Army veteran and was graduate of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth. He had been a resident of Claude for 20 years. Truman had preached in Texas for over 30 years and was always busy visiting hospitals and the bereaved as a Pastor. He also was a correctional officer and Chaplain with TDCJ for 5 years. Truman loved watching westerns and was a Dallas Cowboys fan. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Claude.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Troy Ledbetter; and a sister, Roberta Gollihugh.
Survivors include his wife, Jean Ledbetter of Claude; a son, Rod Ledbetter of Claude and girlfriend, Dawn; a daughter, Lisa Hooper and husband Rusty of Tulia; and 5 grandchildren, Corey, Chris, Cortnie, Tanner, and Laci.
The family request memorials be sent to the First Baptist Church in Claude.
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