Bobby Ledwell

Bobby Worth Ledwell passed away peacefully November 14, 2023, at Clapp’s Convalescent and Nursing Home in Asheboro, NC.

His funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m., Monday, November 20, 2023, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel with Mike Thompson officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park. Military honors will be provided by the Randolph County Honor Guard.

Bobby was born January 28, 1935, in Randolph County North Carolina. He was a graduate of Farmer High School, Class of 1954. Bobby served in the US Army and was stationed in Germany in the medical corps. Upon leaving the army, he went to work for Steadman’s Manufacturing Co; then later was self-employed as a wallpaper hanger. During his retirement years, Bobby helped care for his beloved sister Louise. Aided and abetted by his wife Carol, he was an avid gardener, built themed birdhouses, and was most content when he was sitting in his carport visiting with family and friends with his pet, Patches, by his side.

Bobby was preceded in death by his parents Emory and Dorothy Ledwell, his wife of 47 years, Carol Gallimore Ledwell, his sister Louise Ledwell Moffitt, and his nephew, Lawrence Moffitt.

He is survived by his brother Billy Ray Ledwell, his niece Carol Moffitt Kuykendal (Bill), his nephew Billy Ray Ledwell II (Gina), and his niece-in-law Kay Moffitt; great nephews and nieces: Dorothy, Anna, Lydia, Zach, Sarah, and Jason; great great niece and nephews, Lydia Louise, William, and Bryson.

The family will receive friends from 12:45 - 1:45 p.m on Monday at Ridge Funeral Home prior to the service.

The family wishes to thank the staff of Clapp’s Convalescent and Nursing Home for their careful and compassionate care of Bobby.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph, 416 Vision Drive, Asheboro, NC 27203; or Randolph County Honor Guard, PO Box 1672, Asheboro, NC 27204.