Charles Thomas Ledbetter was the seventh of eight children born to Nellie Ivy (Blevins) and Oscar Earnest Ledbetter on April 28th 1931 in Lone Wolf, Oklahoma. Charles grew up in Lone Wolf and in 1949 he entered the Unites States Armed Force where he served his country as a Gunner in the Korean War. While serving he was decorated with two bronze star medals the Korean Service Medal and the UN Service Medal. When returning from the war Charles surrendered his life to Christ. He accepted the call to the ministry. He was a man of many talents and worked as a butcher, oilfield worker- he was the owner of a service station. Charles went out knocking on doors inviting people to church when he met the love of his life Opal. They professed their undying love to each other on July 4th, 1959 and have labored together in ministry for 60 years. Charles served as a Pastor in Verden, Altus, Muskogee, Lawton twice, Bowling Green Ohio, Purcell, Shawnee and has served in Pauls Valley for the past 40 years. Not only did Charles serve his church but his community and he was honored by the State of Oklahoma receiving a citation from the Department of Human Services recognizing him as the most distinguished and outstanding volunteer in the State of Oklahoma for unselfish and untiring contribution of time, skill, and efforts to the community. Charles loved sharing Jesus as an evangelist and missionary in the U.S. and abroad. Charles served on the state PCG Board and some of his positions were Presbyter, Section Leader, District Board, and General Board but his passion was serving as Finance Director. Wherever he went the Lord blessed his work and the churches grew. He has served as the Chaplain of the Garvin County Sheriff Department. Truly a man after God’s own heart.

He was preceded in death by: His Parents: Nellie and Oscar Ledbetter; Brothers: Chester, Leslie, Rev. Clifton and Donnie Ledbetter; Sisters: Wanda Porter, Frankie Garver, and Lois Maize; Daughter in Love: Donna Ledbetter

He leaves to cherish his memory:
His Loving Wife: Opal Ledbetter of the home; their Children: Michael and Teresa Ledbetter of Tulsa. Steven Ledbetter of Pauls Valley, David and Becky Ledbetter of Pauls Valley, Mark and Autumn Ledbetter of Moore; Grandchildren: Taylor Ledbetter, Dylan Ledbetter, Tristen Ledbetter, Luke Ledbetter, Jaida Ledbetter, Mia Ledbetter, Grant Ledbetter, Andrew Ledbetter; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, the Light of the World Church family, other relatives, and friends.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 2:00 pm at Light of the World Pentecostal Church of God with Rev. James Burnsworth and Rev. Leon McDowell officiating. Interment will be officated by Rev. Phil Redding and will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Pauls Valley. Professional services and interment are entrusted to Stufflebean-Coffey Funeral Home. We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the family's guestbook at the Guest Book link on this page.