Emerson "Cooter" Ladner

Mr. Ladner was born February 23, 1931 in Poplarville, Mississippi. He was a graduate of Pearl River Community College, where he was recognized as being a star basketball player. He was a veteran of the United States Army and retired from the US Department of Agriculture - Agricultural Statistical Service. Mr. Ladner was also a dairy and cattle farmer and a faithful member of Plainview Baptist Church. He will be best remembered as being an ardent servant of the Lord; a dedicated family man; enjoying the outdoors and listening to music.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank C. Ladner and Grace Swilley Ladner; one sister, Flossie Brown; and one daughter-in-law, Linda Ladner.

Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife of 71 years, Clara Faye Ladner; four children, Larry Ladner, Denver (Elaine) Ladner, Tony (Sugar) Ladner, Janice (Stony) Dedeaux; one brother, Dennis (Sue) Ladner; eleven grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; and a host of extended family, friends, and neighbors.

Funeral services will be held at White Funeral Home (315 Highway 11 South, Poplarville, MS, 39470) on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at 11:30 am. Burial will follow in the Carlos Ladner Cemetery (2736 Silver Run Road, Poplarville, MS, 39470). The family will receive friends and have visitation from 10:00 am until services, Tuesday at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be John Ladner, Eric Ladner, Cole Dedeaux, Tate Shaw, Jayden Shaw, Westin Shaw, Jeffrey Flynn, Kyle Deckwa, and Warren Martin.

White Funeral Home (601) 795-4982.