Frankie ìWimpyî Douglas Ledbetter, 61, of Horse Shoe, died peacefully, following an extended illness, on Monday, November 24, 2014 at the Elizabeth House. He was a son of the late Ernest and Irene Ledbetter and was a lifetime resident of Henderson County.
Frankie attended Hendersonville High School. He owned and operated Ledbetter Stone Work for over 23 years. Many homes and businesses in Henderson and Buncombe counties show off his fine stonework. Frankie was a craftsman like no other.
Frankieís wit and sense of humor was one of his best traits. He loved teasing someone, and playing tricks.
Frankieís heart was the size of Texas, and sometimes he just couldnít say no. His love of antique cars brought him and Janice (the love of his life) together. Together they bought a 1966 Chevrolet Nova, which they fixed up and enjoyed taking to different car shows. Frankieís other love was for the Etowah Horse Shoe Fire and Rescue Dept., where he had been a member for 23 years.
His most prized accomplishment was his marriage to his wife Janice and his two sons and grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Janice Gilland Ledbetter; sons, Nicholas Ledbetter (Audrey Garrick), and Jeff Galloway and his wife Jamie Hannah Galloway; grandsons, Kaden and Korbin Galloway; granddaughters, Kaelynn Ledbetter and Sarah Raegan Ledbetter (due 5/5/15); step-grandchildren, Bojana Dabich and Tiffany Hill; step-great-grandchildren, Malachi Davis and Zerrick Hill; brothers, Roy Ledbetter and Debbie, Harry Ledbetter, David Ledbetter; sisters, Phyllis Bogan and Mike of Spartanburg, SC, and Karen Brown and Gene of Mtn. Home; brother-in-law, Frank Gilland and wife Lynda of Columbia, SC; several nieces and nephews and a multitude of extended grandchildren.
Funeral services will held be at 2:00pm Saturday, November 29, 2014 in the chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Beulah Baptist Cemetery in Etowah. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00pm Friday in the chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home.
ìGod is close to the brokenhearted; He saves those who are crushed in spirit.î (Psalm 34:18) Iím sorry for your loss; may God provide you and your family with peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Condolences to the family
Robert Johnson
I will truly miss Frankie’s friendship! He a heart like no other! Rest now Frankie, the battles on this earth are done..Love you dearly my Friend!!
My prayers are with you and you family
Rest in peace my friend…Janice know you are in my thoughts and prayers
Much love
Christine
Janice, Jeff, & Nicholas — We are very sorry you lost Frankie. God is good and will see you all through this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Janice and family heaven has gained another angel. May God’s love surround all of you all at this time.
Sorry for the loss of Frankie. I have known him most of my life. He was a good friend of my brother Eddie Cox. I hope God wraps all the family in his arms as you continue through the days ahead.
God Bless This Family Heaven Has Gained A Angel God Give This Family Strength And Love And To Janice And Everyone And Let Them Know He Is Watching Over And With Them All God Bless All Of You xo Teresa Anders
Frankie I didn’t know you very well but what I did know about you was enough to tell me your a good person with a good heart . I am glad you came into my life even if it was for a little while your in my heart and always here never forgotten . god bless your family and wife and friends.