LEDFORD, Sammie, age 67 of Dayton, passed away Wed., May 5, 2004 at Hospice of Dayton. He was preceded in death by his wife Roberta in 1997. Sammie is survived by 2 daughters Marsha Cox (Gary) and Frances Ledford; 1 son Sammie Ledford Jr.; 5 sisters Helen, Ada, Janice, Minnie and Linda; 9 grandchildren Christy, Heather, Stephanie, Jade, Shannon, Paul, Mike, Tim and Matt; 7 great-grandchildren Jacob, Cameron, Cassie, Mariah, Shania, Kalie and Devon and best buddies Jim & Joe Kelley. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, had retired from Kettering City Schools after 27 years of service and enjoyed playing bingo. Funeral services 9:30 A.M., Sat., May 8, 2004 at Newcomer-Farley Funeral Home, 3940 Kettering Blvd. Rev. Sam Berger officiating. Interment Woodland Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday (TODAY) from 5 - 8 P.M. at the funeral home.