George Albert Ledford, age 66

George Albert Ledford, age 66 of Forest City passed away Sunday, July 20, 2014.  George was born May 25, 1948 and has been a resident of Forest City for more than 30 years. He was a Forest City fixture having worked in the fountain at Smith’s Drug Store for 31 years where he was loved by the regular lunch patrons. He was a faithful member of Florence Baptist Church & an avid supporter of Forest City Owls Baseball where he could be found at every home game. George loved Forest City & the citizens of town loved George. He was invited into the homes of his friends for Thanksgiving & Christmas and enjoyed his church family at Florence Baptist Church.  George also proudly served as Grand Marshall of the 2013 Forest City Christmas Parade.

He is survived by his cousins and a group of loving caregivers who have faithfully cared for George allowing him to live an independent life.

Funeral services will be held at two o’clock Thursday, July 24, 2014 in the Florence Baptist Church with Reverend Dr. Bobby Gantt officiating. Interment will follow in the Cool Springs Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Florence Baptist Church, 201 South Broadway Street, Forest City, NC 28043.  Funeral services are being jointly provided by the Washburn & Dorsey Funeral & Cremation Service of Bostic and The Padgett and King Mortuary of Forest City