Timothy Todd Ledford, 46,of Chalmers, died at 6:25 a.m. Sunday, August 12, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Central of Lafayette after battling cancer for 14 years. He was born December 18, 1965 in Winamac to Robert and Margaret (Geisler) Ledford. He graduated from West Central High School in 1984. His marriage was to Samantha Payne on September 26, 1987 in Medaryville. She survives. Tim worked as a Utilities Operator at Eli Lilly, which was later bought by Evonik, and was a member of Chalmers Community Church and Kankakee Valley Harley Owners Club. He enjoyed riding his Harley and was an avid IU Basketball fan. He loved spending time with his family and friends and he adored his two daughters. Surviving with his wife are two daughters; Breanne and Brooklin Ledford both of Chalmers, his mother; Margaret Ledford of Winamac, three brothers; Rick Ledford (wife: Anita) of Winamac, Mike Ledford (wife: Pam) of Francesville and Chris Ledford (wife: Stacy) of Hopedale, Illinois, his late brother Randy's son; Randall Barten of Rensselaer, his father and mother-in-law; Gene and Betty Payne of Medaryville, eighteen nieces and nephews and eight great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and one brother; Randy Ledford. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Thursday, August 16, 2012 at Chalmers Community Church. His funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 17, 2012 also at Chalmers Community Church with Pastor Bill Henderson officiating. Interment to follow at White Post Cemetery in Medaryville. Memorial donations may be made to the Timothy Ledford Memorial Fund.