Cameron Ledbetter

Cameron Nicholas Ledbetter, 33, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, passed away on November 9, 2025, just two days before his 34th birthday. Born on November 11, 1991, Cameron was the beloved son of Charlotte and John Ledbetter, and the heart of their home.

Cameron was a bright, joyful soul whose presence could fill any space with laughter and love. He had a loud, high-pitched laugh that rang through the house — unmistakable, unforgettable, and completely his own. His laughter could lift the spirits of everyone around him. Cameron loved coffee, Skittles, soda, Oatmeal crème pies, strings, and tags. If someone made coffee in his house, he would pace anxiously, waiting to steal their coffee when they weren’t looking. He also loved to cuddle under a blanket with his mom or dad — those quiet, cozy moments meant the world to him and to them.

Cameron had a special love for strings. He could find one anywhere — on a bag, a piece of clothing, or the floor and would carry it proudly, twirling it in his fingers wherever he went. It was a simple, beautiful part of who he was, and one his family will never forget. Strings are everywhere, and because of that, reminders of Cameron will always be, too.

Cameron had autism, but that never held him back — it shaped the way he saw and loved the world. His life’s mission was clear: to teach everyone he met the meaning of unconditional love. He changed the lives of his family and friends in ways that will last forever. Many who met him found new purpose by choosing careers working with individuals with autism, caring for others, or defending the rights of people like Cameron. His impact reached far beyond his years.

Cameron’s joys were uniquely his, and they filled his family’s lives with light and meaning. His giggles were contagious, and his stomps and claps were constant sounds that filled every room of his home. His family did not expect to miss these sounds so soon, and would give anything to hear them again. When Cameron was happy, everyone was happy. His way of showing love was unforgettable — he would squeeze you so hard you had to beg him to let go, press his nose to yours with a giant grin, and if you asked for a kiss, he’d make the kiss noise first before landing it slightly off on your cheek. Every gesture was so unmistakably Cameron.

He is survived by his loving parents, Charlotte and John Ledbetter; his big sister, Chelsea Ledbetter; his little sister, Chloe Ledbetter; and six nieces and nephews who adored him — London Ledbetter, Laiden Clowers, Laila Ledbetter, Lola Ledbetter, Aurora Watson, and Harvey Ledbetter. To them, Cameron was more than an uncle — he was a friend, a playmate, and often, another sibling.

A Rosary and visitation will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 14, 2025, followed by a Funeral Mass at 2:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 100 Central Ave in Hot Springs. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery at 3rd and Greenwood. Family and friends are invited afterward for a meal, fellowship, and memory sharing in St. Mary’s Parish Hall.

In honor of Cameron’s preference for comfort, the family requests no suits — please come as you are and wear blue, his favorite color and the color that represents autism awareness.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations of food, money, or paper goods to St. Mary of the Springs Food Pantry, a cause close to their hearts. Cameron always loved a good meal, and helping others enjoy one feels like the perfect way to honor him.

Cameron’s laughter, love, and light will forever echo in the hearts of those who knew him. His absence leaves an immeasurable hole, but the love he gave — pure and unconditional — will live on in everyone who was lucky enough to know him.