Clyde Henry Ledbetter

Clyde Henry Ledbetter, 71 years, passed away on November 29, 2016 in Chandler, Arizona. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am at the National Memorial Cemetary of Arizona located at 23029 North Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85024 on December 16, 2016. Clyde Henry Ledbetter was born in Great Bend, Kansas to Ralph Buford Ledbetter and Dortha Lea House on May 26th, 1945. He served in the US Army a little over 20 years. He retired in March of 1986 at Fort Huachuca, AZ as Staff Sergeant E6. His last duty assignment was with the 503rd Engineer Co., in Stuttgart, Germany. Clyde Henry Ledbetter was stationed in Germany when he met Zoica Josephine Mansour, they were married on April 17, 1970 in Gilbert, Arizona. They had two children, Aida Lee and Robert William Ledbetter. He is a grandfather to Dominic Jay and Marika Josephine Hust. He doted on his grandchildren, they always brought out the kid in him and he enjoyed spending his time with them. He spoiled them greatly and always would get noisiest toys for them to bring home to their parents. He was a wonderful man who lived a long life as a father, husband, grandfather, brother and much more. He loved to socialize and made friends where ever he went. He loved to play Dominoes and card games with his family and friends. He also loved to share stories of his time in the Army and his childhood with anyone who asked. He had a great memory, he could tell you dates, time and locations so easily. He was always there to help anyone, no questions asked, he just liked to make people happy and ease their burdens if he can. He always made you feel welcome and part of the family. We will truly miss having him in our lives but we will hold onto the photos and memories we have of him forever. Clyde Henry Ledbetter will always be in our hearts. He was a good man loved by so many people. Clyde Henry Ledbetter was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Dortha Ledbetter, his son Robert William Ledbetter, his brothers Gale Leon and William Arthur Ledbetter, his sisters Conzadie (Connie) Ethel Cole and Ida Lea Ledbetter. He is survived by his loving wife Zoica Ledbetter, daughter Aida Lee Hust, son in law Marty Hust, grandchildren Dominic Jay Hust and Marika Josephine Hust, by his brothers Ted Ledbetter, Ralph B Ledbetter, John Ledbetter and James Ledbetter, by his sisters Joyce Cawthra and Beth Wiseman. The family would like to extend their sincere t hanks to anyone involved in Clyde Henry Ledbetter’s life. In lieu of flowers or donations we ask you once again to take a moment to hug your loved ones, your children, grandchildren, friends, siblings, parents or any other loved one. Let them know how much they mean to you.

Clyde Henry Ledbetter

May 26, 1945 - November 29, 2016