Daniel Jay Ledbetter, 74, of Muncie, IN died Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at his residence. Daniel was born on July 21, 1934 in Dunkirk, IN the son of Ralph R. and Blanche (Bell) Ledbetter.
He graduated from Gov. I. P. Grey in Jay County, IN. Daniel was employed by General Motors, Fisher Body Division, in Marion, IN and retired in 1987 after 30 years of working in production and welding. He was also a member of the Local UAW 977. Daniel was also an avid traveler.
Surviving relatives include one son, Rodney A. Ledbetter (wife: Tamera) of Kokomo, IN; one daughter, Kathryn M. Hartley (husband: Nicholas) of Spring Hill, TN; one brother Donald P. Ledbetter (companion: Becky Alexander) of Sebring, FL/Anderson, IN; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Daniel also cared for very special friend, Eileen Brown of Muncie, IN.
Daniel was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday March 6, 2009 at Garden View Funeral Home, 10501 North State Road 3 Muncie, IN. Reverend Steve DeLisle will officiate the service. Entombment will follow in the Gardens of Memory Mausoleum. Visitation will be Friday, March 6, 2009 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. If you would like to sign the online guest book and send condolences to the family, you may do so by visiting www.gardenviewandgardensofmemory.com