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for Ernest Ladd
Cedric Malone
November 14, 2024
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!
coby Day
April 12, 2007
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.
Ersedel Guillory
March 31, 2007
Ernie Ladd family,
May God’s love guide you during this time of sorrow, and may you find solace in His care.
Maude Mitchell
March 25, 2007
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
Sandra Brown-Clark
March 22, 2007
James, my thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family. May memories bring smiles and peace to you during this difficult time.
Simone Capers
March 22, 2007
I knew Ernie Ladd, Jr. I am from Grambling and express my condolences to the Ladd family.
Fred Madison
March 21, 2007
Ladd and I attented Wallace High School in Orange, Texas. I will always remember his nickname "Redbone". May God bless his family and friends.
March 21, 2007
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.
Samuel White Jr.
March 21, 2007
Ernest and I grew up together and
attended Wallace High School. I will
always consider him as a friend. He
was a very good person.
Sam & Frankie White
cleo smith
March 20, 2007
Rosalyn & Family:
I pray that God will comfort your hearts and grant you peace. I remember when you & Ladd were dating in the 60's @ Grambling. God Bless!
serina mitchell
March 20, 2007
Jamesetta< I am Serina Y. Mitchell, Grambling Univ peer from the 70's; we used to ride to and from GSU together. I extend my condolences to you and your family in the passing of Ernie. May you look to the Hill from whence cometh your health. Look to the Lord; He is able to see you through. Yours in Christ, Serina
Leethel (Lee) Neal
March 20, 2007
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of a legend. I was in school with the big fellow and I can remember some real great times we had. May God continue to bless the family. I remember wearing my high school lettered jacket on the campus and Ernie came over to me and told me that I couldn't wear anything but the "G" on the yard, and I immediately took it off and folded it inside out and took it to my room. We laughed about that after I got to know him.
Benjamin (Bam) Harrison
March 20, 2007
I will always remember Rosyln stacking up Ladd's plate in the dinning hall out of love. I am so pleased to see that the LOVE did last forever. May God continue to bless the Ladd family and lagecy.
Benjamin (Bam) Harrison, PHD
Tiger Editor-In-Chief 62'
Kevin & August Mathews
March 20, 2007
In these time of sorrow,you are in
our thoughts and prayers. God will
make a way like he always have.
It's okay, because we will miss him,but we will see him again.
Annette Howard Calhoun
March 19, 2007
To the Ladd Family,
Our lives grow dusty, dry, and desert in our earthy pilgrimage, but He who seeks a love that is fresh and pure and strong comes down upon us as the showers upon the earth.
My prayers are with you and your family during your time of sorrow.
GSU Class of '62
Russell LeDay
March 19, 2007
My condolence to the Ladd Family. It was good to see Mr. Ladd a few weeks ago in Grambling at a basketball game. He was very jolley as usual. I will continue to remember him in this way. Thanks for allowing him to serve his alma mater through the Grambling University Athletic Foundation. May God continue to Bless you as you deal with this transition. Thanks!
James McHenry
March 19, 2007
We were saddened too by the passing of "Big Red," as we called Mr. Ladd in 1958-61. I last saw him at Homecoming 2005 when he tailgated next to us behind the stadium. He admonished me, "Don't put that fork in that chicken, Mac, because you will let the juices out." I won't forget that.
As an old-school GSU Bandsman, we stayed in the Barracks with the Football Team during preseason back in the day. We all had fun relaxing and playing cards during the evenings. There are stories galore! Ernie was a great man, and his presence will be missed by many, I'm sure.
May God bless Roslyn and the family and give them peace.
James and Esther Johnson-McHenry,
GSU 1958-62
Carolyn Collier
March 19, 2007
Rosalyn, you all are very close to our hearts... from your days at Grambling with my dad to the times in New Orleans when Ernie was wrestling ( Brandi was about 2 and he had her in the ring at the Superdome and of course people were throwing things at him, but you know that didn't stop him) to the times of sitting in the kitchen on 'his' barstool and watching him eat ice cream. He was always amazing! His heart was bigger than life itself and his faith even greater. He was an inspiration to Bruiser and to all our lives. His never give up attitude will be with us always.
Sincerely,
Carolyn Douglas Collier
Lougen and Willie Mae Moore
March 19, 2007
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Veronica Marie Williams
March 19, 2007
I would like to express my condolences to the family. May God continue to be with you all during this time of sorrow.
Carl & Pearlie Jackson
March 19, 2007
Recalling stories of Uncle Ernie with my parents (Roy & Shirley Jackson) to which all were filled with love and laughter …he will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Tara Hubbard
March 18, 2007
Hi Mom,I was so sad to hear about "Biggums"passing. As you know my prayers and thoughts are with you and the whole family. With loving thoughts from Tara Lynn and the girls.
Roy and Shirley Jackson
March 18, 2007
Simply put, we shall forever miss our GSU standout and family friend, Ernie. Both our sons looked up to him and called him Uncle Ernie. Be Blessed to know you will always have Good Memories of an "Extraordinary Man." The Ladd family shall remain in our prayers.
Much Love -- Roy & Shirley Jackson
Grambling, Louisiana
Brenda J. Mays
March 18, 2007
To the Family Of Ernie Ladd:
Our prayers are with you at this time.
The May's of Beaumont, Texas
Ed Watson
March 18, 2007
Ernie "Big Cat" Ladd, I had the privilege to be coached by you at Grambling State when you were there for one year. I am proud to say that I am a G-Man and to have known you. I know that you are in a much better place, and God Bless your family. Ed 'The Anteater' Watson.
Tammy Jolley
March 17, 2007
I would like to extend my deepest sympathy for the family. Just recently I spoke to my dad (Archie Jolley, brother in law) and he informed me of Big Earnie's passing. It was unbelievable. My last recollection of him was the hug he gave me at my grandfather's funeral. Not totally knowing me, he extended his heart to me. I appreciate it whole-heartedly. I know saying "I am sorry for your loss" is not a way of relieving greif, so instead I would like to all to remember the stregnth and kindness he exemplified. To the family God is with you and remember how blesses you are to have had someone like him within your lives for as long as it had been.
You guys are in my prayers,
Tammy Jolley
George Kinney
March 17, 2007
Rosalyn, it has been many hears since I've seen you or the "Big Cat". But with a force like Ernie, those who were fortunate to know him would never forget him. May God's grace continue to shine on you your family and help you through this trying time.
Bo Hansen
March 17, 2007
God Bless You Ernie. You were a great entertainer and a fine human being. bo
James Brown
March 17, 2007
To: Roslyn and Children
Now the laborer’s task is over;
Now the Battle day is past;
Now upon the farther shore
Lands the voyager at last.
It is with great sorrow that we part with our GSU friend Ernest on this side of Jordan, but oh what joy when we meet on the other side. When we reach that blessed homeland, Where there's everlasting day; On that bright and blessed morning, God shall wipe all tears away.
Always bear in mind that spirit was never born and spirit can never die. Remember that God gives grace for each trial, and courage for each sorrow and faith to face in confidence a blessed, sweet, blissful and bright tommorrow.
I had the pleasure of meeting Ladd while attending Grambling State University. I can remember all the wonderful times I spent with Stone Johnson, "Buke", Garland Boyette and Ernest at Grambling. He was always a warm and caring person. As I go to my Father in prayer, I will ask for a special blessing for Roslyn, Anna Pearl and the entire Ladd Family.
With warm regards,
James Brown, Retired Educator
Drum Major, GSU "Tiger Band"
GSU Class of 1965
Steve Dennis
March 17, 2007
I would like to express my deepest sympathy. "I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. Blessed is the man that trusteth in him." We were all blesed just to know Ernie.
ROBERT "BRADD" BRADFORD
March 17, 2007
TO THE FAMILY OF ERNIE LADD,
I AND MY FAMILY WERE SADDNED TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF OUR FRIEND. WE HAVE LOTS OF GOOD MEMORIES OF THE TIMES WE SPENT IN ERNIE'S PRESENTS IN D.C. ERNIE WILL BE REMEMBERED AS A GOOD CHRISTIAN MAN, A GREAT LEADER, A TRUE GSU TIGER AND A GENTLEMAN IN EVERY ASPECT. PLEASE FIND JOY IN BELIEVING THAT HEAVEN WILL WELCOME HIM.
BISHOP CARL D. COOK
March 16, 2007
TO MRS LADD AND FAMILY,THANK YOU FOR LETING US HAVE THE BIG CAT FOR SO MANY YEARS FOR HE GAVE US SO MUCH JOY OVER THE YEARS AND FOR THAT I SAY THANK YOU VERY MUCH,AND I KNOW THAT OUR LORD WILL SEE YOU ALL THRU THIS TIME BUT KNOW HE IS RESTING WITH THE LORD AND ALL IS WELL,BE BLESSED,BISHOP CARL D COOK
Glenda Autry
March 16, 2007
God bless you and your family in your time of sorrow. May you find comfort in knowing that Mr. Ladd touched the lives of many, and was a positive role model for all Gramblinites, and others, who followed him. His legend lives on.
Albert Lewis
March 16, 2007
I would like to express my condolences to the family and my prayers are with all of you.
Albert "Snow" Lewis
Former GSU Tiger Football Player
March 16, 2007
The Members of the GUNAA Washington DC Chapter would like to express our deepest sympathies to you at this time. We are certainly thinking of you.
Alicia Williams
March 16, 2007
Ernie was always full of energy and life. He will always be remembered. My prayers are with you.
clarence(HORSEHEAD) hill jr
March 16, 2007
TO MR. ERNIE LADD AND FAMILY,MR. LADD YOU WERE ALWAYS A INSPIRATION TO ME IN THE EARLY SIXTY,S WHEN I WAS A KID AT MR.BOYETTE,S SHOE SHOP SHINING SHOES.YOU WERE ONE OF THE BIGGEST HUMAN BEING I WILL EVER SEE IN MY LIFE.FOR THE KNOWLEDGE AS A KID,TO HOW YOU WERE AS A ROLE MODEL TO ME,MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY, ALWAYS,YOU WILL BE GIANT IN HEAVEN WITH A TENDER HEART,REJOICE IN THE LORD,AGAIN I SAY REJOICE.
Bob Biarnesen
March 16, 2007
Thanks For The Memories Ernie - You Won The Big One *Cat*. Love Ya Blue !
Sherry Moseley- Reid
March 16, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
patricia fuller
March 16, 2007
T0 The Family of Mr.Ladd.our condolence and prayers are with you as you grieve the loss and ceebrate the Homegoing of you beloved,Ernest Ladd.Remember the good times and let your memmories sustain you doing this time of sadness. Peace Be With You
MILLIE WILKES
March 16, 2007
DEAREST ROSLYN,
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS ALL OF YOU.
REV. & MRS. A. L. WILKES & TERIK
Willie and Jacqueline Patterson
March 16, 2007
May the Lord bless the family with peace and assurance of his love for you at this time of sorrow.
southwest lincoln mercury
March 16, 2007
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lesa Walker-Maghett
March 16, 2007
I have Fond memories of Ernie Ladd, coming to Pennzoil Company many years ago to visit Mr. Pate & staff and all employees were so excited to meet the 6'10 giant they would call him. We were both from Louisiana, so whenever meeting somone from home it's like family. For the short time I visit with him, we had plenty interesting conversations about growing up in the that great state of LA. May you rest in Peace Mr. Ladd & to your family you are in my Thoughts & Prayers.
Bobbie Cole Harris
March 16, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mrs. Adelle Kindle
March 16, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mrs. Adelle Kindle
March 16, 2007
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Janice McFadden
March 16, 2007
God is your stronghold and with out Him as your guide, you need never be afraid. He is ever aware of your circumstances and is ready to be your strength.
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