Joel Edward Ledbetter

Mr. Joel "Razor" Edward Ledbetter, age 59, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023.

Mr. Ledbetter was born, December 10, 1963, in Anniston, Alabama, son of the late Edward Ledbetter and Myrtle Boggs Ledbetter.

Razor was known for being a huge Alabama football fan, his work with Anniston Army for almost thirty years, his love for fishing, and his love for his family. He was a dedicated member of the Lighthouse United Pentecostal Church. Joel was lovingly referred to as “Papa Joel” by his grandchildren, who were very dear to him. Above all, Joel leaves a legacy of LOVE for TRUTH and wanting others to know JESUS.

Mr. Ledbetter was preceded in death by his loving parents.

He is survived by his beloved wife of twenty-five years, Mrs. Shirley Ledbetter; children, Beth Hines, and Becky Stafford; grandchildren, Mackinzie Hines, Zander Hines, and Kayson Hines; and siblings, Ronnie Ledbetter and his wife, Linda, David Ledbetter, and his wife, Markeitia, Charlene Knight, and her husband, Mike, and Debbie Minton, and her husband, Steve. Additionally, he is survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

There will be a gathering of friends, Tuesday, October 24, 2023, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Central Time, at Chapel Hill Funeral Home, 542 W 52nd Street, Anniston, Alabama 36206. 

A memorial service to honor Mr. Ledbetter's life will be held, November 18, 2023, at 11:30 AM, at Lighthouse United Pentecostal Church, 5979 Rome Highway, Cedartown, Georgia 30125. 

The Smith & Miller Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Joel "Razor" Ledbetter.