Birth date: May 14, 1934 Death date: Sep 25, 2015
Dr. Joe H. Ledford died September 25, 2015, the way he lived, “his way”, peacefully, surrounded by family and friends. He was born in Wichita Falls, TX, May 14, 1934, to Dr. and Mrs. Henry P. Ledford. He graduated from Midwestern Read Obituary
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A bright light has gone out of the world with Dr. Ledford's death. I always considered him a friend as well as my dentist. A wonderful man!! Barbara Houser
I will dearly miss the man that brought me cookies when he came to the office for his checkups. Even though I don't work at Texas Oncology, I never forgot you and you will always be one of the best patients I ever cared for. Rhonda l sharp RN
I loved dr joe ledford – i know he was a great dad to my friend joe and his brothers, a great husband/partner to sweet mrs ledford, a great friend of my father and our family, and a great friend to me. Always down to earth, always respectful, and a man with integrity. A great outdoorsman, whether hunting/fishing and love of the land/nature. He had his dry sense of humor, smerky smile, and loved life. I know that i speak for many…he'll be missed. K. Gribble
I went for my checkup today at Dr. Porsh's office and found out about Joe's death. I am very sad. I started going to see Joe at his office when I was only about 25 or 26. At the time, we lived on Maryland Drive near his office. I decided to go to Joe's practice because his card said "We cater to cowards". The dentistry I had when I was a child made me fear the dentist. Joe never hurt me and I ended up always enjoying my dental visits. His hands were so gentle and he was so kind. Over the years I watched his strength and resilience in fighting cancer and counseling others who were fighting that awful disease. I admired him so. Now I am 71 and I feel like I've lost a member of my family. I knew Joe almost as long as I knew my husband. I will miss his smiling face. I was glad to see that cancer didn't beat him and that he died just being the kind of man he always was doing normal things. I did not hear about his memorial service or I would have been there to celebrate his life. I would like his family to know that he had a wonderful positive impact on the people around him and he will be sorely missed.
Dr. Joe was one of the kindest, funniest, and sweetest men that I've ever known. He had a twinkle in his eyes and a smile always on his face. I thought of him as part of our family, because I knew him my entire life and enjoyed seeing him at every opportunity. I remember lots of fun dove and quail hunts with him. I chuckle now when I think about how he and Daddy would sneak off to enjoy their favorite beverage each night. I had lots of cavities growing up, so I spent a great deal of time in his dentist chair staring up his nostrils. The lava lamp in his lobby was always a treat to look at. My heart goes out to Glenda, Joey, John, Jeff and the rest of the family. He had a great life and I will miss him dearly. Bryan Marsh, III
Joe was more than a dentist to me and my family over the years — he was a friend. His diagnoses and beliefs were straight and beneficial. I so enjoyed talking Lake Texoma fishing with him. Joe was truly one of the good guys — we'll miss him. It's been said that no one ever dies if someone remembers them. Joe will be remembered by many. Please be at peace — Jack Sanders
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Joe was a man of integrity, humor and generosity. Our heartfelt condolences to Glenda, Jeff, Joey and John and the entire Ledford family. Lori and Dick Stevens
