Jerry Orlanda Ledbetter 76, passed into eternal rest on April 2, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was born on October 22, 1945 in Winston-Salem, NC. He was a 1968 graduate of Livingstone College in Salisbury, NC. Afterwards, he joined the United States Marines where he served from 1968 to 1972. In that year he moved to Lorain, Ohio.

Jerry began his career as a teacher in the Lorain City School System. Later, he went on to work for Lubrizol Corporation in Avon Lake, OH as a Purchasing Director. With 35 years of dedicated service, he retired from that position in 2010. After retiring, he discovered a new passion and worked as manager and president of the board for Fulton Homes, Inc. in Lorain, OH. In the city, he was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church. He also held memberships in Black River Lodge #1752. I.B.P.O.E. and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Jerry's hobbies included fishing, shooting, playing Sudoku and watching programs about animals.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Naomi Ledbetter; sisters, Barbara (Richard) Herring and Antoinette (Robert) Hunt; and grandson, Aaron Bailey.

Jerry is survived by his wife of 52 years, Lynette; son Jerry O. (Erica) Ledbetter, Jr. of Westerville, OH; and daughter, Janelle Ledbetter (Torry) Bailey of Durham, NC. He has three granddaughters: Jaelene Bailey, Aurelia Ledbetter and Jocelyn Ledbetter. Also surviving Jerry are sisters, Jackie Spencer, Miriam (David) Wagner, Gail Foxx, Bernadette (LaVaughn) Booker and Donna (Calvin) Hendrickson all of Winston-Salem, NC. Brothers surviving are: Ray Ledbetter, Oscar (Sallie) Ledbetter of Winston-Salem and Tyrone (Derreka) Ledbetter of Charlotte, NC. Jerry leaves behind many family members and friends from North Carolina and Ohio.

Mr. Ledbetter may be publicly viewed Friday, April 8, 2022 from 12:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M. at Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Saturday, April 9, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. at Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral Home.

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