John Doug Doug Ledford

John Douglas Ledford, 66, of Nicholasville, Kentucky, formerly of Crab Orchard, passed away on November 15, 2025.

Born May 23, 1959, in Mount Vernon, KY, he was the son of Francene Brock Ledford and the late John H. Ledford. Doug was a devoted husband, father, and brother who lived a life of purpose and love. Devoted to work, he had 35 years of service with the phone company. Recently retired, he enjoyed working in his Metal Fab shop, spending time with his wife and sons, and playing with his dog, Presley. Known for his generosity and talent, Doug could build anything his heart desired and inspired everyone around him.

He is survived by his wife, Marty Ledford;

Mother, Francene Brock Ledford

Sons, John Bradley (Jaque) Ledford and Leonard Douglas (Chasta) Ledford

Stepson, Morgan Lowe

Mother of his sons, Michelle Fisher

Siblings, Betty (Charlie) Petrey, Darlene (late Herbert) Brenda, Charles (Sheila) Ledford, and Gary (Suetta) Ledford;

Special Nieces and Nephews

Aunts - Evelyn Hilton Abbott, Lavena Gregory, Virginia Godbey

Uncle - Dallas Brock

and a great host of friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, John H. Ledford; brother, James Avery Ledford; brother in law, Herbert Brenda;

Maternal Grandparents, Mose Bradley and Verla Mae Brock; Paternal Grandparents, Willard and Annie Hiatt Ledford;

Uncles, Proctor, Mose, and Virgil Brock, Willard, Jr., Eugene, and Jerry Ledford; Aunt, Hazel Ledford Kuhn

Funeral Service Date & Time: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM at McKnight Funeral Home Chapel located at 147 Main Street, Crab Orchard, Kentucky 40419

Officiating Ministers: Bro. Mark Horton and Bro. Ralph Baker

Place of Burial: Negro Creek Cemetery, Highway 3245, Brodhead, Kentucky 40409

Public Visitation will be from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Tuesday, November 18th, 2025 at McKnight Funeral Home

Pallbearers Include:

Brad Ledford, Leonard Ledford, Mike Napier, Gary Ledford, Charlie Ledford, & James Alatorre