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Ralph Ledford Obituary

JONESBOROUGH - Ralph Ledford, 77, of Jonesborough, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2023. Ralph was born on September 17, 1945 in Buladean, NC to the late, Robert and Ethel (Campbell) Ledford. Ralph proudly served in the United States Airforce for 27 years, a Veteran of both Vietnam and Desert Storm. He later went on to work as the Assistant Fire Chief for McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base for 17 years before retiring. Ralph enjoyed working on cars in his spare time. He was also a minister of the gospel and loved spreading God's word, as well as being a very active member of Keystone Free Will Baptist Church. A military honors and graveside committal service will take place at 10 am on Friday, January 27, 2023 at Washington County Memorial Gardens in Johnson City, TN. Tetrick Funeral Services of Johnson City, 3001 Peoples Street, Johnson City, TN 37604 is honored to work with the Ledford family. Condolences may be made online at www.tetrickfuneralhome.com

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Published by Johnson City Press on Jan. 24, 2023.

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Steve Miller

January 26, 2023

I thought the world of Ralph and will miss our talks at Co-Op. He will be greatly missed. We know we will see him again with our Savior! Will be praying for you.

Joe and Glenda Broyles ( Keystone Freewill Baptist

January 25, 2023

Love and Prayers Shirley

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