Glen Ledford (Arvil Glendon Ledford), 73, of Fayetteville passed away August 22, 2014 at Shiloh Nursing and Rehab in Springdale. He was born March 11, 1941 the son of Arvil Jackson Ledford and Doris Iva Lacy Ledford of Elkins.
Glen, or maybe best known by “Bowdy”, was a chicken and cattle farmer. He was an avid team-roper, passionate Razorback basketball fan, loved to watch boxing, play pitch, but, most of all, he loved his grandchildren!
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Ernestine Buchanan Ledford; daughter, Shelly Davis and husband Scott of Fayetteville; son, Denny Ledford and wife Sheila of Bentonville; grandson, Tyler Ledford of Rogers; granddaughter, Lindsay Booher of Rogers; granddaughter, Cassie Howard of Bentonville; grandson, Drake Davis of Fayetteville; great-grandson, Ezra Parks; great-grandson Jacob Ledford; and one sister, Frieda Maish of Rogers.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5-7 P.M. on Tuesday, August 26, 2014.
Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at Beard’s Chapel with Minister Bobby Dockery officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery under the direction of Beard’s Chapel.
The family would like to express their thanks to the awesome caregivers from Shiloh Nursing and Rehab and Circle of Life Hospice for the wonderful compassionate care he received during his long battle with Alzheimer’s. In lieu of flowers please send a donation in Glen’s name to Gospel Tracts International/Baldwin Church of Christ, 4377 E. Huntsville Rd., Fayetteville, AR. 72701.
Please accept my condolence for your loss, I will always remember the days I spend with him on the farm. Mike John
We were so sorry to learn of your loss. Please accept out heartfelt condolences.
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of Mr. Ledford. I won’t pretend to know what you’re going through, but what has helped me deal with the loss of those I love is turning to the Scriptures, something that has been a real source of comfort. One Scripture that gives me hope is Isaiah 26:19, which says, “Your dead will live… Awake and shout joyfully, you residents in the dust! For your dew is as the dew of the morning, and the earth will let those powerless in death come to life.” I hope that this verse will also comfort you; and I hope you and your family can get through this difficult time. Please accept my condolences for the loss of your beloved husband. Sincerely, Meryl.
Hello Schelly. Praying for you and Scott and all of your family.
Scot Thurman
Ernestine, Denny, Shelly, and the rest of the family, I am saddened to hear of Glen’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
Prayers and thoughts are with you. May good memories of the times you had together bring you comfort and peace.
REMEMBERING YOU AS A YOUNG COUPLE AND HOW GOOD LOOKING AND HAPPY THE TWO OF YOU WERE. YOU WENT ON TO BE OUTSTANDING CITIZENS AND GREAT PARENTS THE TWO OF YOU DID A GREAT JOB OF LIFE TOGETHER.IT WILL BE DIFFERENT WITHOUT HIM BUT I KNOW YOU WILL DO IT WITH
GRACE
Denny, Please accept my condolences for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
Denny and Shelly – I’m sorry for the pain of a broken heart you are feeling at this time. May the hope and faith we share knowing we will see our daddy’s again bring you some comfort at this time. I just know in my heart my sweet daddy welcomed your with open arms and said “Welcome Home”.
God Bless You
Shelly and family I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers
SO SORROW TO HEAR ABOUT GLEN HE WILL BE MISSED BY EVERYONE.
Sorry for you loss . Prayers Danny and Bess Jackson .
So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Our Deepest Sympathy to all the Family
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS…PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY.
Dear Family,
I will always have very happy memories of Glen, he was always so good to help my
Dad when he had a break-down in the hay field. He always had a smile.
We were so sorry to hear about Glen’s passing, but we know he is in a far better place with no problems at all. I remember his humor and his excitement when he took us to Eureka Springs to see a show. He was a sweet man, Ernestine. Love to you and your family.
Jane & Thom
So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. ~ Daryl and Brenda Ogden
My family and I would like to express our deepest sympathy over the loss of Mr. Ledford.
May you find comfort in your loving memories and the warmth of family and friends. I love the beautiful promise at Revelation 21:4 when death and pain will be gone forever after God restores his original purpose for the earth. We will even see our loved ones again who we have lost in death (John 5:28 & 29). It is our hope that these words bring you a measure of comfort during this difficult time. Once again, please accept our condolences as you deal with your loss.
I was just reading the obituaries on the Beard Funeral Home website and discovered Mr. Ledford’s. I am so sorry for your loss. I remember him and your family when my dad, Dean Parrish, would hold gospel meetings at Tuttle. He was a very nice man. May you all be comforted by your precious memories of your husband, father, grandfather, and brother. My prayers are with you at this difficult time.