Truman Neely Ledbetter, 81, of Claude died Friday, August 16, 2019, in Claude.
Services were held on Monday, August 19, 2019, in the First Baptist Church in Claude with Rev. Eddy Helms and Rev. Dick Gravley, officiating. Burial followed in Claude Cemetery in Claude.
Arrangements are by Robertson Claude Chapel.
Truman was born September 9, 1937, in Samnorwood to Raymond “Red” and Ruby Neely Ledbetter. He married Jean Webb on August 30, 1959, in Samnorwood. Truman was a US Army veteran and was graduate of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth. He had been a resident of Claude for 20 years. Truman had preached in Texas for over 30 years and was always busy visiting hospitals and the bereaved as a Pastor. He also was a correctional officer and Chaplain with TDCJ for 5 years. Truman loved watching westerns and was a Dallas Cowboys fan. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Claude.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Troy Ledbetter; and a sister, Roberta Gollihugh.
He is survived by his wife, Jean Ledbetter of Claude; a son, Rod Ledbetter of Claude and girlfriend, Dawn; a daughter, Lisa Hooper and husband Rusty of Tulia; and five grandchildren, Corey, Chris, Cortnie, Tanner, and Laci.
The family request memorials be sent to the First Baptist Church in Claude.
Sign the online guestbook at www.robertsonfuneral.com
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