Jason Ledbetter

A life well lived - Philippians 4: 6-7

Jason Ledbetter, 48, entered Heaven and eternal peace on Sunday, July 12, 2015 at his home in Chicago, Illinois of an apparent heart attack. Jason was born on August 3, 1966 in Kingsport, Tennessee, the son of Gary B. Ledbetter (deceased) and Carol Ledbetter Garst of Chucky, Tennessee. He graduated from Sullivan South High School and attended The University of Tennessee where he proudly served as a Student Manager from 1984-1987 for the Volunteer Football team.

Jason was currently serving as Director of Sales for Clipper Corporation's licensed Viking Culinary brand. A 12 year housewares industry veteran, he specialized in representing quality brands to the Gourmet market. Previous brands he worked with include Epicurean, Shun and Swiss Diamond. He began his housewares career in 2003 as a Divisional Sales Manager for Lodge Manufacturing based in Tennessee. He was extremely proud of his Southern heritage.

A true Southern Gentleman, Jason's love for Christ, family and friends instantly made people feel welcome, special and befriended. The lives that he impacted are too numerous to mention and the outpouring of love from many are appreciated by his family.

A lifelong member of Sullivan Baptist Church (founded 78 years ago by his grandfather and great aunts and uncles) in Kingsport, Jason greeted everyone with no judgment, open arms, and an open heart. Everyone will miss his Big Bear Hugs that he shared so unselfishly.

In addition to his father, Jason was also preceded in death by his grandparents, William H. and Gladys Jones; grandfather, Rev. Benjamin Ledbetter, several aunts and uncles, and cousin, Joshua Jones.

He leaves his fun filled memories to be cherished by his; loving mother and step-father, Ron Garst; sister, Anita Foster, (Bristol); nephews, Bryson Foster(Chattanooga) and Carson Walls; nieces, Victoria Foster(Bristol) and Marinda Walls; step-sister Belinda (Ed Walls); step-brother, Greg Garst; numerous cousins; and an enormous amount of friends.

Pallbearers will be Bryson Foster, Eric Jones, Eddie Walls, Din Mangnall, Brian Conkin, Tony Bowery, Ray Conkin, Danny Mayberry, Mark Griffin, and Gannon Goodson. Honorary Pallbearers will be Greg Garst, Landon Jones, David Keith, and Mark Conkin.

Visitation will be held on Monday, July 20th from 5-8pm at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home 117 E. Charlemont Ave. Kingsport, TN. The funeral will immediately follow, led by Pastor Jeff Strong. Graveside service will be at 11am on Tuesday, July 21st at Oak Hill Cemetery, 800 Truxton Drive Kpt, TN.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made in Jason's memory to Sullivan Baptist Church Building Fund, 4152 Maplewood Street Kingsport, TN 37660. #ledbettermadeusallbetter

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