Billy J. Ladner, age 56, life long resident of the Lizana Community, passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2007 in Gulfport.
Mr. Ladner was employed at Specialty Machine Works of Gulfport. He was a great husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend to all who knew him. He will be missed, but thought of always.
Mr Ladner was preceded in death by his father, Carvis H. """"Butcher"""" Ladner and a brother, Jesse """"Jake"""" Ladner.
He is survived by his loving family, wife Beverly """"Bit"""" Ladner; son, Shain Ladner; mother, Loretta Ladner; and sister, Dale Ladner, all of Lizana; a brother, C.J. Ladner of Slidell, LA; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
The family prefers donations to the American Heart Association at www.americanheart.org or the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org.
A visitation will be held Sunday, December 30, 2007 from 2:00-3:00 P.M. at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, a memorial service will follow at 3:00 P.M. in the chapel.
A guestbook can be signed at www.riemannfamily.com.