Tony Curtis Ledkins
1954 – 2023
Tony Curtis Ledkins, 68, passed away on March 15th, 2023 at Sacred Heart Hospice. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer one year ago. He was born on November 27, 1954 in Atmore, AL to Gladys Pope and Cecil Ledkins.
His mother moved him and four brothers to Pensacola at a young age. He started his career at Lewis Bear Co. where he started in the warehouse, then got his CDL and became a truck driver for 20+ years. He then joined his older brother Jr on the road driving through California. He then became employed with building supply company where he delivered lumber for many years until retirement in February 2022.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Gladys Pope; father, Cecil Ledkins; brother, Randy Ledkins, Jr Ledkins, Wayne Richardson, Robert Ledkins and James Ledkins; son, Jason Ledkins and great grandson, Esadowa Elias Posey.
Those left to cherish his memories are his wife, Cindy Ledkins; daughter, Renea Baggett (Donna Wise); three grandchildren, Elijah (Haley) Posey, Katie and Sadie Baggett and Curtis Ledkins; four great grandchildren, Emerson, Ezra, Jayson and Bella Donna Toni; extended family of nieces, nephews, brother in law and sisters in law.
The family would like to show appreciation for all the help that the care team at Hospice Inpatient Care at Ascension Sacred Heart.
There will be a service for Tony held on Tuesday, March 21st at Trahan Family Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. with the service to follow at 3:00 p.m.