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Paul Ledwell

Paul Edward Ledwell, 77, passed away on Monday, Sept. 23, 2013.He was born in Henegar, Ala., and lived in the Chattanooga area most of his life. He was an avid ball fan particularly the Chicago Red Soxs and the Atlanta Braves. He had an amazing mind for facts and details. He enjoyed games, the paper and puzzles.He was preceded in death by his parents, Cylde M. and Ellen V. Ledwell; nephew Trey Holland; and his first wife, Barbara Ledwell.Paul leaves behind and is survived by children, Paula Harris, Joe Ledwell, Donna Wilkey, Dewayne Ledwell, Patti Marsh, Connie Morgan, Melissa Ledwell and Marty Ledwell. He is also survived by sisters, Shirley Yeager, Peggy Meadows, Gaynell Elrod, Judy Carney; and brother Ted Ledwell; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews, numerous extended family members and a host of friends.A celebration of his life is planned for at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, 2013, at The Original Church of God located at 2214 E. 17th St. in Chattanooga, with the Rev. Carl Wilkey officiating.The family will receive friends at the church on Friday from noon until the 2 p.m. service time.The interment will follow in the Chattanooga Memorial Park with Joey Ledwell Roger Walston, Aaron Ledwell, Isaac Harris, Marvin Marsh and Bill Wilkey serving as pallbearers. The service will conclude with full military honors.You are encouraged to share a memory of Paul and/or your personal condolences with his family by visiting his memorial web page and guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com.Companion Funeral Home and the Cody family are honored to assist the Ledwell family with these arrangements.

Published September 26, 2013

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