Byron ‘Vernon’ Ledbetter son of the late Byron Von Ledbetter and Geneva (Holsford) Ledbetter was born March 23, 1951 in Holcomb, Missouri and departed this life on July 17, 2021 at his residence in Ellsinore, Missouri. He had attained the age of seventy years, three months and twenty-five days.
Vernon had resided in Ellsinore since 1968 and was formerly of Southern California. He was of the Baptist faith. He proudly served his country for five and one-half years in the United States Air Force. He enjoyed being outdoors, playing the electric guitar in the band NLT, being on the river and on jet skis, rock climbing and riding around on his side by side. Vernon was loving, a true friend, good to all people he was around. He was just a great man to have known and appreciated all of his family and friends.
On September 27, 1997, he was united in marriage to Donna Mizell in Ellsinore.
He is survived by his wife, Donna Ledbetter; stepchildren, Daniel Vickery, Derrick Vickery; Tasha Herrington, who was like a daughter to him; brother, Maurice Upshaw; sister, Diane Dumas; sister-in-law, Darla Murphy and husband, John; nine grandchildren and many other family and friends who mourn his passing.
In addition to his parents, Vernon was preceded in death by his stepmother, Marie Ledbetter.
Vernon had a special request for his obit. He wanted to tell his family “I love you” and for all those that shared in his life “Thank you for being my friend.”
Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 22 at noon in the McSpadden Funeral Home in Ellsinore with the memorial service following at 2 p.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Johnny Gipson will be officiating.
Online condolences: www.mcspaddenfh.com