William Gordon Ladd

William "Gordon" Ladd, age 89, of Marion, KY, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN.

Gordon was born on May 27, 1937, in Caldwell County to the late Lawrence and Alpha Newsome Ladd. Gordon served his nation in the U.S. Navy and retired from Ford Motor Company as a factory worker.

He is survived by his wife, Ruth Ann Davidson Ladd; sons, Tim (Sharon) Ladd of Smithland, KY, Keith Ladd of Ledbetter, KY and Steven (Tammie) Ladd of Marion, KY; grandchildren, Christopher Ladd of Marion, KY, JoAnna Ladd of Marion, KY, Victoria Ladd of Marion, KY and Carmen Baum of Smithland, KY; great-grandchild, Raulin Warner.

In addition to his parents, Gordon is preceded in death by his brothers, Emil and Eugene Ladd and sister Dorothy Stromatt.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home.

Funeral services will follow at 1:00 PM with Bro. Tony Alexander officiating.

Burial will follow in Mapleview Cemetery.

Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.