James (Jimmie) Edward Ledbetter, fondly known as "Pop", 92, of Central went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 11th, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born February 23, 1930, in Leau Fraiz, AR, preceded in death by his father William Montgomery Ledbetter and mother Rosie Eason Ledbetter. Jimmie was a member of Taylor's Chapel Missionary Baptist Church and enjoyed farming, ranching, and rodeoing. He loved driving his tractor, spending time with family, and sitting on the front porch with Granny watching God's creations. Other than his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers and sisters Mable Nutt, Floy Stewart, Rush Ledbetter, Opal Davis, Leonard Ledbetter, Faye Davis, and Margie Foshee.

Survivors include loving wife, Betty Ledbetter of 66 years; daughter, Carole Tarkington; sons, Terry Ledbetter (Sonya) and Clay Ledbetter (Leca); brother, Pete Ledbetter (Beverly); sisters, Thelma Johnson, Hazel Hill, Ruthie Bass, Shirley Belford, and Mary Morgan; grandchildren, Trey Troupe, Cole Troupe, Shannon Stout (Garrett), Cole Ledbetter (Susan), Dustin Miller (Katie), and Katelyn White (Kirtley); great-grandchildren, Savannah, Bella, Jackson, Peyton, Mia, Gracie, and Tucker and several nieces and nephews as well as special friend, companion, and caretaker, Linda Evans.

Visitation will be on Saturday, August 13 from 9:00-10:00am with funeral services to follow at Regency Funeral Home with Brother Jerry Scroggins officiating. Burial will follow at Ouachita Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Cole Ledbetter, Trey Troupe, Cole Troupe, Kirtley White, Garrett Stout, Jace Ledbetter and Jr. pallbearer Jackson Stout. Honorary pallbearers Tim Davis, Cass Ledbetter, Bryan Jarrett, Mark Johnson, John Northrip, Rodney Tuggle, and Lee Lucy.

The family would like to thank Dr. Bruce Burton, Kindred Hospice, and Always Home Caregivers with a special thanks to Audri Cobb.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Taylor's Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Central.

Arrangements are by Regency Funeral Home.  You may sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome.com.