Past President of MIA Dies

Claude Ledgerwood died Tuesday, February 14, 2006 at St. Mary’s Residential Hospice. He was 79. He owned and operated the Marble Shop in Knoxville, Tennessee from 1952 to 1989. His outstanding career included serving as President and Director of the Marble Institute of America. He was widely known throughout the stone industry and recognized as a leader. Mr. Ledgerwood is preceded in death by Mary Web Ledgerwood. Survived by wife, Olivia W. Ledgerwood; sons, C.N. (Chip) Ledgerwood III and C. Kent Ledgerwood; daughters, Julie Austin, Laura Hawkins, Jennifer Henderson, and Jessica Willis; 12 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren, brother Bill Ledgerwood; sister, Jean Orth.

Contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 2125 Peters Road, Knoxville, Tennessee 37923 or to St. Mary’s Residential Hospice, 7447 Andersonville Pike, Knoxville 37938.

A memorial service was held February 18 in Stevens Chapel with Bonita Ledgerwood officiating. Serving the family; Stevens Mortuary, Oglewood Avenue at N. Broadway. Mr. Ledgerwood’s guest book is also available at www.stevensmortuaryinc.com.

Editor’s Note:
Claude Ledgerwood was my Sunday School teacher some 55 years ago, about the time he was starting the Marble Shop. I knew him before my teen years and have worked with him on many projects over the years. He was certainly dynamic, full of life, and exciting to talk with. He loved the stone industry and always sought to improve quality and methods of production. He has influenced my life and many friends in the stone industry in a positive way. Our prayers are with his wonderful family as we mourn his passing.