Eldridge "Bay" Ladner, Sr.

Eldridge "Bay" Thomas Ladner, Sr, age 85, of Lizana, passed away on December 24, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Elverine Ladner; and his siblings, Velma Thompson, Velena Perkins, Eldon Ladner, and Elton Ladner.

Mr. Ladner is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Henrietta Ladner; his children, Kathy Heath, Eldridge “Tommy” Ladner, Jr (Debbie), and Jan Estrada (Jim); 7 grandchildren, Michele VanChoff (Jason), Patrick Hedden (Rebecca), Chris Ladner (Erica), David Ladner (Yaneira), Rachel Miller (Garrett), James Estrada, and Jacob Estrada; 6 great-grandchildren, Autumn VanChoff, Karen VanChoff, Athena VanChoff, Haley Hedden, Eva Hedden, and Baby Caroline Ladner (due Jan 2023); nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Mr. Ladner was a native of Lizana and was a graduate of MGCCC – Perkinston Campus.  He was the founder/president of Murphy Electric, Inc since 1974 and his son, Tommy, has continued as president in 1996.  He was an active member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lizana and attended anything the grandchildren were involved in.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to St. Ann’s Catholic Church.

Visitation will be on Thursday, December 29, 2022, from 10 - 11:30 am at St. Ann's Catholic Church, 23529 Hwy 53, Lizana.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 am in the church.  Interment will be in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens.

The Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family and online condolences may be offered at www.riemannfamily.com