Jonah Ledbetter

Ledbetter, Jonah "Lonzo", age 69, joined his Father in heaven on Monday evening, March 1st, 2010.

Beloved of all, Lonzo is remembered for his sense of humor, his gentle and loving nature and his talent for bringing joy through his music. He was born June 9, 1940 in Gainesboro, TN.

Lonzo is survived by his wife of 37 years, Claudia Birkhead Ledbetter; his children Chris and Cammie Ledbetter of Lewisburg, Paula Ledbetter of Eureka, CA, Randy and Kristine Ledbetter of Queencreek, AZ, Lonnie Ledbetter of San Diego, CA, Randy Ledbetter of San Diego, CA and Chad Ledbetter of Preble County; grandchildren Christopher (C.J.), Ethan, Scott Jr., and Ashley; great-granddaughter Abigail. Brothers Haskell, Jr., Earl "Doyle", Bobby, D.C., Bill and Kenny Ledbetter; sisters Wanda Coomer, Christine Howard , Reba Bransen and Georgia Levington.

He is preceded in death by his father, Porter Haskell Ledbetter and his mother, Mertie Hall Ledbetter; two brothers Henry and Gene Ledbetter, one sister Oma Hawkins and one sister-in-law Sarah Ledbetter.

Visitation will be held 5-8pm, Friday, Mar 5 at the NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 4104 Needmore Rd, Dayton, where services will be held at 10:00am on Sat. Mar. 6. Burial to follow Arlington Cemetery, Brookville.

"I don't want the choir to sing me a sacred lullaby, I don't want to see a tear on any cheek. I just want up on a hillside where the wind blows wild and free, on the petals of the rose you picked for me".