Bobie Ledford
Feb. 8, 1934 Dec. 26, 2020
Bobie “Chester” Chism Ledford was born in Thalia, Texas, on Feb. 8, 1934. He passed away at home in Fairfield, California, on Dec. 26, 2020, after a short illness. Bob felt that his family was always the most important thing to him.
He was raised in Fairfield and always loved his life in Fairfield.
After graduation from Armijo High School, Bob became a sergeant in the Marines.
He married JoAnne McMahon in 1958. The family lived in California and Arizona and moved to back to Fairfield in 1965.
Bob and JoAnne owned and operated ABC Sheet Metal Company with his brothers and father for many years. Bob then worked for Solano County and was instrumental in the development of the first cogeneration plant and the modernization of the HVAC units in Solano County. During their work years, Bob and JoAnne traveled to several countries and in retirement, they traveled the USA in their RV.