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James Wilson Leddy Jr.

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James Wilson Leddy Jr.

Birth
San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas, USA
Death
30 Sep 2003 (aged 66)
Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, USA
Burial
Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, USA Add to Map
Plot
Garden of Memories
Memorial ID
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James Leddy was Abilene, Texas's bootman. He loved making boots, in fact, that's all he did. His love was bootmaking. His generousity could be seen throughout the entire country. People flocked to get a pair of James Leddy boots. Famous celeberities were known to grace the doors of Leddy's boot shop to get a pair of handmade boots. Some of these more famous celebs were Gene Autry, Bob Hope, Tex Avery, Clint Eastwood, John Wayne, and Cary Grant. Leddy was also a big supporter of the Meals on Wheels program as well as the Hospice program. He truly was a man that made a difference in so many people's lives. He will be missed by all those who knew him and loved him.
James Leddy was Abilene, Texas's bootman. He loved making boots, in fact, that's all he did. His love was bootmaking. His generousity could be seen throughout the entire country. People flocked to get a pair of James Leddy boots. Famous celeberities were known to grace the doors of Leddy's boot shop to get a pair of handmade boots. Some of these more famous celebs were Gene Autry, Bob Hope, Tex Avery, Clint Eastwood, John Wayne, and Cary Grant. Leddy was also a big supporter of the Meals on Wheels program as well as the Hospice program. He truly was a man that made a difference in so many people's lives. He will be missed by all those who knew him and loved him.


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