Ronald Stuart Ledbetter, Sr. of Cuero went to celebrate Christmas with his Savior on Dec. 21, 2016. He was born Aug. 25, 1942 to Dorothy and S. “Led” Ledbetter. He is preceded in death by his mother, father and baby brother, Andrew. Ron grew up in Cuero and Forth Worth. He attended Texas Christian University, Victoria College and University of Houston-Victoria where he received his accounting degree. Ron is survived by his wife of 52 years, Peggy Schultz Ledbetter; son, Ron Ledbetter, Jr. and wife Christine; grandson, Trevor Ledbetter and numerous family members and friends.
He was proud to serve his country as a member of the U.S. Army. After his tour of duty, he and Peggy made their home in Cuero. Ron was employed as a District Executive for the Boy Scouts of America, tax accountant, Manager of Stimson Furniture Company and retired after many years as accountant of Region III Service Center in Victoria. Ron was active in the community serving for years as treasurer of the Cuero Rotary Club. Through his love of animals, he founded Pet Adoptions of Cuero and served as President until his health prevented him to continue.
As a member of First Baptist Church of Cuero he was active through the years as a choir member, leader of a children’s choir and for over 40 years taught a Bible Study group at the local nursing homes.
Visitation will be held Friday, Dec. 23 at Freund Funeral Home from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Funeral Services will be Saturday, Dec. 24 at First Baptist Church at 10 a.m. with Dr. Glenn Robertson officiating. Interment to follow at Hillside Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Lloyd Hempel, Sam Jones, Tim Matthews, Owen DeKoch, Ethan DeKoch, Randy Phillips, Brent Jones and Steven Wolf. Honorary pallbearers are Fred Gunter and Ben Prause.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Pet Adoption of Cuero; Hospice of South Texas; or First Baptist Church of Cuero.
You may sign the guest book or send condolences at www.freundfuneralhome.com.
Freund Funeral Home, 361-275-2343.