Paul Edward Ledford, age 85, a Morrison, TN resident and White County, TN native was born August 14, 1933 and died August 17, 2018 in St. Thomas Midtown Hospital following a sudden illness.He was a veteran of the United States Army, retired employee of Monsanto, member of Grange Hall Church of Christ and son of the late Iverson King and Ada Stinnett Ledford.Mr. Ledford was married June 13, 1958 to Frances Ledford who survives. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Spencer Karl and Janet Ledford of Spartanburg, SC; three grandchildren, Aaron Ledford and wife Stephanie, Zachery Ledford and Kelsey Ledford; three great-grandchildren, Emma Lyn Ledford, Merritt Elizabeth Ledford and William Rhett Ledford; and several nieces and nephews.Funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Monday, August 20, 2018 in High’s Chapel with Glenn Randolph and James Nelson to officiate. Interment will follow in Bascom Cemetery. Visitation will be 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday and 12:00 p.m. Monday until the time of service at High’s.Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.comHigh Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.