John Willard Ledbetter, 76, of Mount Vernon, Illinois passed away at 6:05 A.M. November 19, 2018 surround by family at his residence in Mount Vernon, Illinois.  He was born December 6, 1941 in Sparta, Illinois to the late William Lewis Ledbetter and Mary Prudence (McIntire) Ledbetter. John married Mary A. Robison on January 28, 1961 in Sparta, Illinois. They were blessed with 57 years of marriage.

Visitation: 8:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Friday, November 23, 2018 at Newell Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Illinois.  Funeral Service: 11:00 A.M. Friday, November 23, 2018 at Newell Funeral Home with Mr. Randy Sells officiating. Interment will follow at 1:00 P.M. at Caledonia Cemetery in Sparta, Illinois. Memorials: Coffin-Lowry Syndrome Foundation.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Newell Funeral Home where you may call the Mount Vernon office at (618) 246-0100or visit www.newellfuneralhome.com for further information and to send condolences.