Ernest-Ladd-Obituary

Ernest Lawrence Ladd

Houston, Texas

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ERNEST LAWRENCE LADD ("Ernie the Big Cat"), 68, passed away Saturday, March 10th, 2007 at 10:00 pm in Franklin, Louisiana following a long battle with cancer. Ernie was born November 28, 1938 in Rayville, Louisiana, though he spent most of his youth in Orange, Texas where he graduated from Emma...

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I never knew Mr Ladd but as a child growing up I was always a wrestling fan of Mr Ladd and always loved watching his wrestling matches especially when he wrestled Andre the Giant! That was fascinating to me as a child! He has always been a household Name in my household growing up because we all were big wrestling fans and always went to the Sam Houston Coliseum ! He will forever be Greatly missed! My sincere condolences to the Ladd Family!

I did not know Mr. Ladd, I love wrestling and he was the KING in the ring.
I looked at the special on the wrestling network about his passing. I was very saddened.
To the Ladd family,
May your cherished memories bring you peace
and comfort through the days that are ahead.
God Bless You.

Ernie Ladd family,
May God’s love guide you during this time of sorrow, and may you find solace in His care.

May God bless you Roslyn and family at this time. I have fond memories of Ernie and you at GSU because I thought you were the ideal couple. It's good to know that you were still that ideal couple after all these years. God bless, Maude Ella Scott Mitchell

James, my thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family. May memories bring smiles and peace to you during this difficult time.

I knew Ernie Ladd, Jr. I am from Grambling and express my condolences to the Ladd family.

Ladd and I attented Wallace High School in Orange, Texas. I will always remember his nickname "Redbone". May God bless his family and friends.

The Elizabeth Robinson Chapter of the Grambling University National Alumni Association wishes to express its deepest condolences to the Ladd Family. Ernie eptimized a true "Gramblinite" and will greatly be missed.