Mitch Ledford

Mitch Charles Ledford, born August 4, 1961 to parents Charlie and Ruby Ledford, passed away suddenly Saturday night (October 19) at Kettering Hospital after having been there a week. Sunday, October 13, he underwent an immediate 12 hour surgery to repair an acute aortic dissection. He progressed amazingly after surgery, but Saturday night his aortic aneurysm re-dissected suddenly and he passed away immediately. Mitch was preceded in death by parents, Charlie and Ruby Ledford, his first wife Penny Ledford, his nephew, SGT James C. Robinson, and countless others. Mitch is survived by his wife, Lisa, twins Hanna and Cooper (17), daughter Sophie (6), brother, Kenny, nieces Katie Ledford, Amber (Corey) Henderson, Kate Robinson, nephew Johnny Robinson, brothers-in-law Chris (Kim) Robinson, Derrick (Amy) Brooks, fathers and mothers-in-law James and Dot Robinson, Charles and Cathi Brooks, and so many others. He was employed with AK Steel in Middletown for nearly 12 years and worked in the Green Coil. Prior to that, he had numerous occupations-including a birthday party clown. Mitch was very much a "Soulman" and loved music, especially his Lee Oscar harmonica, though he was thinking of taking up the ukelele. He valued nothing over his family and would do anything to ensure that they were taken care of. He was the best daddy ever, and a truly devoted and loving husband. He did not care if you were related by blood, by marriage, or by choice, family is family. He was a strong man and endured far too many heartbreaks with courage, getting his loved ones through them with his humor. He was a fighter and would do anything asked of him and would do anything to help others. He loved B-dubs and Roosters, along with his Bud Lite and Diet Coke. He also enjoyed working on his DeLorean, watching the Reds with his son, listening to the Scotty Bratcher Band with his daughter, Hanna, and playing at the park with his daughter Sophie, but most of all, enjoyed sharing his life with his wife Lisa-who has been a Godsend to him, his twins, and the family. Though his life was far to short, he lived a very full life, and, we're sure, would thank everyone for being part of it and making it amazing. Funeral services are 2:00 pm Thursday October 24, 2013 at Anderson Funeral Homes 40 North Main Street Springboro, Ohio with Kenny Wagner officiating. Burial will be in Springboro Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Mighty Mitch Memorial Fund % Fifth/Third Bank. P.S. Frilly toothpicks... he was for'em. Please visit www.anderson-fh.com to send an online condolence.