Mr. John Michael "Mike" Ledet

Goldsboro NC - It is with profound sorrow that we announce the death of Mr. John Michael “Mike” Ledet age 62 of 502 Adler Lane, Goldsboro, North Carolina. He departed this life on Wednesday, May 07, 2025, at UNC Wayne Health Care in Goldsboro, North Carolina.

Mr. John Michael Ledet affectionately known as “Michael or Mike” was the eleventh child out of thirteen children born on October 30, 1962, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to the late Kelly Ledet, Sr. and Clamonce Guillory Ledet.

Michael began his education in the Calcasieu Parish County School System and graduated from Sulphur High School Class of 1981.

Subsequently, Michael proudly served as United States Army National Guards for six years. He furthered his career by actively serving his country as a veteran of the Gulf War Era and Peacetime from November 04, 1987, to August 27, 1999. Michael served of the United States Army as Military Intelligence Radar personnel, Aviation Maintenance and Inspector, and lastly but not least as a Sergeant, where he received an honorable discharge. Michael started his new life as an entrepreneur in Selma, North Carolina called Michael’s All Brands Appliance Repair company until he was in a car accident along with his declining health.

It was also in North Carolina where Michael met the love of his life, Sarah Ann Poteat, and they were united in marriage on November 25, 2000. Though they had no children to their union they vowed to build their life together as inseparable partners. They both knew this took Christ being the center of their lives to make this possible, so they joined Interstate Ministries Incorporated in Clayton, North Carolina still dressed in their wedding attire.

He loved spending time with family and friends, traveling, fishing, music, and just enjoying life. Michael found great joy serving as a Worshipful Master in the Titus Elks Lodge #176 and a Grand Master Mason in the New Born Elks Lodge #171 both organizations in Raleigh, North Carolina.

In addition to his parents, Michael was preceded in death by his siblings Lois Ledet Rideau, Barbara Ledet Nero, Kathleena Ledet Boutte, Priscilla Ledet, Eddie Ledet, Sr, Gerard Ledet, and Phillip Ledet; and his mother-in-law Annie Harris Poteat Carver.

Mr. John Michael Ledet leaves to mourn his loss and cherish his precious memories with the love of his life and devoted wife of 24 years — Sarah Ann Poteat Ledet of the home; six children — Ja’Shon Chism of Shreveport, Louisiana, Sa'Barron Chism Solomon (Jaykedrict) of Houston Texas, John Haley, Nikah Ledet, Hiram Ledet, and Ken Ledet all from Virginia; ten grandchildren; three sisters — Jo Ann Ledet Cooks, Cynthia Ledet, and Sylvia Ledet Goody (Oscar) all of Lake Charles, Louisiana; two brothers — Kelly Ledet of Iowa, Louisiana and Nathaniel Ledet, Sr. (Jacqueline) of West Lake, Louisiana; one sister-in-law — Jacqueline Poteat Plato of Raleigh, North Carolina; three brothers-in-law — Paul Poteat (Faye) of Mesquite, Texas, David Thomas "Tom" Carver of Burlington, North Carolina, and John Poteat (Margaret); and a host of nieces; nephews; other loving relatives; and his furry companion and friend (Service Dog) that was by his side day and night — Lucy. Michael also leaves behind his friend and weekend caregiver in the latter part of his life journey — Barbara Bailey; his ride or die best friends — Travis Archible, Norman Eatmon, and Chris Benjamin, and his many other cherished friends.

Michael will be remembered for his strength, kindness, selflessness, and unwavering love for his family and community. His legacy lives on in the lives he touched and the love he gave so freely.

A public viewing for Mr. John Michael Ledet will be on Monday, May 19, 2025; from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the John and Juanita S. Fulton Memorial Chapel of Fulton-Walton Funeral Home. A live stream viewing will be provided.

A public viewing for Mr. John Michael Ledet will be on Tuesday, May 20, 2025; from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; at Carlton L. Gray Funeral & Cremation Service, 2810 Kidd Road, Raleigh, NC 27610

Graveside Services including Committal and Military Honor Ceremonies for Mr. John Michael Ledet will be conducted at 2:00p.m. on Wednesday, May 21, 2025; at Eastern Carolina State Veteran Cemetery, 164 Longs Plant Farm Road in Goldsboro, NC 27534.

The family is asking clergy, relatives, and friends to assemble at 1:15p.m. on the day of Mr. John Michael Ledet's service at his residence:  502 Adler Lane, Goldsboro, North Carolina.

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