LEDFORD, Randy Robert - L-Obituaries

  Randy Robert Ledford, 27, of 401 Oak St., Attica, died sometime between 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, when he was last seen alive, and 10:15 a.m., Wednesday, when his body was found in the back of his van in the garage.

  Fountain County Deputy Coroner Kay Welsh ruled the death a suicide.

  Ledford, who was recently separated from his wife, Susan, also a teacher at Attica High School, was apparently despondent over domestic problems.

  According to Attica Police, Mrs. Ledford and another woman found the van’s motor running and a strong smell of gasoline when they approached the home Wednesday morning.

  Attica Police officers Dan Leak and Don Moyars found the body after the women went to the police station to report what they had found at the home. -s

Source: Covington Friend Thursday, Aug. 3, 1978

Randall (Randy) Robert Ledford, 27, of 401 Oak St., Attica, was found dead on Wednesday morning, July 26, 1978, in the garage at his home.

  Ledford had been a teacher at Attica High School where he taught government, current affairs, and world history. He was also cross-country coach and served as assistant baseball coach…. cannot read.

  He was born May 3, 1951, the son of Robert and (cannot read) Geisler Ledford of (cannot read).

  He was a graduate of West Central High School and a 1974 graduate of Indiana State University. He was a member of the Indiana State Teacher’s Association, and a member of Paul’s Chapel Church near Winamac.

  He was married to Susan Crite on June 7, 1974. She survives.

  Also surviving are one son, Randall; a stepdaughter, Rebecca; four brothers, Rick, Chris, and Tim, all at home and Mike of Lafayette and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ledford of Francisville and Mr. and Mrs. Willard Geisler of Monticello. -s