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Jim Ledbetter Obituary

Ledbetter, Jim 83, of Oak Park, beloved husband of 59 years to Ruth (nee Hill), loving father of Allan and Reid Ledbetter, devoted grandfather of Allan (Denise), Christian J. (Amy) and Christian A. Ledbetter, great-grandfather of Nicole, Ashley, Allan Jr., Tyler, Hailey and Laney, fond brother of Virginia. Funeral services will be Friday, 11 a.m., at Zimmerman-Ehringer-Harnett Funeral Home, 7319 Madison St., Forest Park. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, from 4 until 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Seguin R.C.A., 6223 W. Ogden, Berwyn, IL 60402. For funeral info: 708-366-2200.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 16, 2005.

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Jennifer & Tyler Ledbetter

November 16, 2005

Grandpa Ledbetter will be missed. Take care up there.... Rabbit (click click)

Nino Scimone

November 16, 2005

Chris,

My prayers go out to you and your family.

Tim Stablein

November 16, 2005

Sorry to hear about your loss. I always enjoyed hearing Grandpa Ledbetter voice his support for Chris while in Pony League and again at the high school for football and baseball.

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