Mr. Joe Frank Ledford, Jr, age 53, of Adairsville, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at his residence.

Mr. Ledford was born in Calhoun, GA, November 8, 1967, son of Nettie Sue Harris Denova and the late Joe Frank Ledford, Sr. Joe was an awesome dad, son grandpa, brother, and friend. He loved to fish, on the water with a rod in hand was where you could always find him. He was talented, could do anything he put his mind to. Joe never met a stranger and was loved by everyone he met. He was preceded in death by his father, Joe Frank Ledford, Sr; brother, William Floyd Ledford; grandparents, Floyd and Flonnie Ledford and Peawee and Eula Harris.

Survivors include his mother, Nettie Denova and step-father, Paul Denova; children, Ashley Ledford and Dakota Ledford; sister, Charlotte Jameson; brother, John Morgan; grandsons, Bentley and Daniel; granddaughters, Rileigh, Jaylee, and Raegan; a number of aunts and uncles and a host of friends.

The family will receive friends Saturday, March 6, 2021 from 3:00pm until 4:00pm at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church.

A Celebration of Joe's life will be held Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 4 :00 PM at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, Adairsville with Rev. Burnan Hall officiating.

Flower s will be accepted or i n honor of Joe the family ask that you bring a favorite fishing lure with a special memory or note.

Family and friends attending services will be required to wear face mask and observe social distancing.

R. Dudley Barton & Son Funeral Home, Adairsville, is in charge of funeral arrangements for Mr. Joe Frank Ledford, Jr.