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Gerald Ladd Obituary
Antioch, TN
Age 68, passed away at his Antioch home July 13, 2015.
He was born in Nashville on January 6, 1947 to Etwell Lee Spann Ladd and Leo T. Ladd. A 1965 graduate of Cohn High School, he was drafted in 1966 and served two years in the U.S. Army, which included deployment to Korea. After his honorable discharge and return to Nashville, Jerry joined the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, where he served as an officer for more than 40 years before retirement. While he would write you a ticket, he himself loved to drive fast and was a life-long racing fan who enjoyed drag racing his own cars and attending NASCAR events. He was also a tall man who loved little dogs and owned several small breeds as pets during his life.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by children, Shelley (George) Walker, Valerie Oakley, Kerry (Lauren) Ladd, Jessica (Timothy) Swinney and Jenny Ladd; eight grandchildren; two great-grandsons; and siblings, Shannon (Leslie) Ladd, Clara "Tinker" Eaves and William "Willie" Curtis. He will also be remembered and missed by a host of friends.
A visitation with the family will be held Thursday, July 16, 2015 from 2-8 p.m., and the funeral service will be held at 9 a.m. Friday, July 17, 2015, both at Woodbine Funeral Home, Hickory Chapel at 5852 Nolensville Road in Nashville. Interment with Military Honors will follow at 11 a.m., at Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery.
Pallbearers will include family and friends, with the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department serving as Honorary Pallbearers.
Woodbine Funeral Home, Hickory Chapel, Directors, (615) 331-1952; Still Family Owned.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gerald Ladd
charlie kuffrey
July 18, 2015
You were always one of the good guys, you will be greatly missed by all who knew you
lyn Murphy
July 17, 2015
Dear Gerald, It has always been a Privilege knowing you, much pleasure sharing your kindness and sense of humor.On Behalf of Us from Atlanta,Bristol,Charlotte,Daytona and Talladega.God Bless Our Friend.We will cheer on No 19 for you.
John and Lyn.
Cindy
July 17, 2015
Long live your happy attitude!
July 17, 2015
Always the Life of the party and will be missed very much at Johnny's!
- Cindy
Lyle & Maree Taylor
July 17, 2015
Jerry was in our Sunday School class many years ago. He was such a nice person & good Christian. Our sympathies go out to his family. May God give you peace & strength during this time of loss.
Patty White
July 17, 2015
I always loved to hear his stories and listen to his laugh. He was such a kind person.
RIP Gerald. We will miss you at Johnny's.
Rebecca Lamar
July 17, 2015
So sorry for your loss.
Marshall Stanton Sr.
July 16, 2015
Got to ride with Gearld a few times when I first came on the force. He was a stranger to no one. RIP Gearld and god Bless you for your services as a soldier and a police officer for the city of Nashville. Go Mopar.
Carol Murff Stump
July 16, 2015
My deepest sympathy is with you, Judy, Jessica and Jenny. Jerry was such a sweet man & will certainly be missed. Wonderful memories of you both fill my heart.
Fred Cloud
July 16, 2015
Rest In Peace my friend.
Judy Nash
July 16, 2015
My sympathy to you Jessica and Jenny and Judy. Hugs to you.
Ret Maj John Manning
July 16, 2015
Sorry to hear, may God be with you
Andrew Gluck
July 16, 2015
Lots of fun to work with, always had a smile, will be missed.
Shevonne Litchford
July 16, 2015
I am thinking of you Jessica. Prayers for you and your family!
MIckey Elrod
July 16, 2015
He always had a smile on his face,loved to cut up with others. Worked with him a couple of years and enjoyed seeing him every day. God Bless you family. Mickey Elrod retired MNPD.
July 16, 2015
He will be greatly missed
Audrey Winters
July 16, 2015
I worked in Records at MPD. My sympathy to Officer Ladd's family.
YoKasta Martinez
July 16, 2015
I'm so sorry for your loss Jessica. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Bubba Owen
July 16, 2015
One of the first officers I was assigned to as a rookie many years back. Great cop, laughed a lot, and learned a lot. Great friend.
LINDA COOPER
July 16, 2015
I WORK WITH JERRY AND WAS ON STANDBY FOR THE NASCAR RACES EVERY TIME THEY HAD A RACE. JERRY WAS A GOOD PERSON AND A FRIEND.MY HUSBAND AT THE TIME WAS A METRO POLICE OFFICER AND HE WORKED WITH JERRY. I AM SO SORRY FOR HIS FAMILY'S LOSS.
July 16, 2015
I knew Gerald as a great officer and a good man. He devoted his work to the protection of the citizens of Davidson county. I never saw him without A smile on his face. Condolences to his family, friends ,and extended Police family.
July 16, 2015
Shelly and Valerie, I am sorry for your loss.
Sherrie Davids
Bellevue, TN.
Shannon and Leslie Ladd
July 16, 2015
So proud to call him brother and brother in law. A great man who will be missed by many.
Ricky Williams/Retired Metro Nashville Police
July 15, 2015
Gerald will be missed.
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