Captain Jim R. "Chew-Tobacco" Ledford, Sr. Captain Jim R. "Chew-Tobacco" Ledford, Sr., 85, of Port Arthur passed away Saturday, August 11, 2012 at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas. He was born on September 29, 1926 in Bullard, Texas to Rudolph and Gladys Ivy Ledford. Jim was retired as a captain with Sabine Offshore and had served in the Merchant Marines. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 13, 2012 at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves with burial to follow in Oak Bluff Memoiral Park in Port Neches. A visitation for family and friends will be Sunday evening from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Jim is survived by his wife, Lilly Ledford of Port Arthur, TX., two daughters, Anna "Dolly" Breaux and husband, Dennis of Port Acres, TX., and Theresa Marilyn Jordan of Buffalo, TX., two sons, James R. Ledford, Jr. of Pinewood, TX., and Michael "PeeWee" Ledford and wife, Cara of Groves, TX., eight grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
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Anonymous
August 14, 2012
Always had love for my Uncle Jim R. He was a very special person. He always opened his home for me and my brother and sisters as kids. Spent many a day at his house. He never spoke outloud much but when he did speak you listened. Hope he is in a better place and gathering with relatives who passed before him to pave the way for us someday. He will be truly missed.
Anonymous
August 13, 2012
My Paw Paw was the kindest, toughest, sweetest, and most honest man I've ever known. He would tell it like it is whether you wanted to hear it or not. I'll always cherish my memories of camping and fishing with him up at the lake. Your humor, wisdom, that wonderful laugh/cackle, and most of all your love will be missed by us all. I love you Paw Paw, and I know that you will always be here with us in spirit, and in our hearts. All of our love, Jason & Elizabeth
Anonymous
August 12, 2012
Mike so sorry bout your dad. No words or condolences can help the way you feel at the moment so remember we're always here to help you through this. We both been there so feel free to talk to us ..