William Morgan "Bill" Ladd Obituary (1953 - 2015)

livestreamhttp://www.myfellowship.tv William Morgan "Bill" Ladd, 61, a resident of Russellville, died Monday, November 2, 2015, at his home. He was born November 6, 1953, in Albany, New York to Eamil Morgan and Joan Annette Lustenader Ladd. He was a graduate of Southside High School in Fort Smith and Arkansas Tech University. He married Miss Vickie Vogel on December 21, 1979, on the ATU campus. He was a Real Estate Educator with the Arkansas Real Estate Training Academy; was the Immediate Past President of the Arkansas Realtors Association, where he served as former chairman on the Finance, Equal Opportunity, State Convention and Education Committees and a founding member of Hearts and Homes. He was a member of the National Association of Realtors, and recipient of Omega Tau Rho, Realtor Emeritus and Shaddox Award. He was a former president of the Russellville Board of Realtors; was an ARPAC trustee; a chairman of the Arkansas Real Estate Foundation. He was the former owner/operator of Country Joe's Family BBQ in Russellville. He was a founding member of Fellowship of Christians, where he was a former teacher and evangelist. He enjoyed music, fishing, real estate and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, James and David Ladd; and a sister, Kristine Evans. Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Vickie M. Ladd of Russellville; two sons and daughters-in-law, Ereck and Stephanie Ladd of Russellville and Jared Morgan and Kadra Ladd of Russellville; a daughter and son-in-law, Amy and Mike Adams of Van Buren; four grandchildren, Dilon and Harrison Ladd, both of Russellville and Aubrey and Emily Adams, both of Van Buren; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Jon Ladd of Nashville, Tennessee and Clifton and Jill Ladd of Fort Smith; a sister and brother-in-law, Lisa and Billy Lockart of Fort Smith; numerous nephews and nieces; and other relatives and friends. A celebration memorial will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2015, at Fellowship of Christians with Pastor E. Wayne Drain officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Relay for Bill Ladd online at www.facebook.com/backingbill or Hearts and Homes, c/o Arkansas Realtors Association, 11224 Executive Center Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas 72211. PDF Printable Version