William “Allan” Ladd, 79, of Denton, Texas, passed away on November 23, 2025.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend John Bickham and Michael Comeaux. Burial with military honors will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will begin prior to the service at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Orange, Texas, on October 11, 1946, he was the son of Glenn B. Ladd and Lucille (Cheek) Ladd. Allan had a notable career as an Operator/Safety manager for Bayer/Lanxess in Orange where he retired after 34 years. His dedication to his work was admirable and helped shape the lives of those around him. He began his educational journey at Lutcher Stark High School, showcasing his exceptional physical talent as their baseball pitcher. He pitched for the Orange High School Tigers, the United States Air Force Hahn Hawks in Germany, and the McNeese State University Cowboys. His faith was central to his life as he served as a Deacon at McDonald Baptist Church, First Baptist Church Orange and First Baptist Church Denton. Allan was deeply involved in community service, volunteering for several mission trips to Honduras to drill water wells, providing communities with clean water. He also dedicated his time to Meals on Wheels, Our Daily Bread of Denton, First Refuge in Denton, and the Presbyterian Hospital Denton. Allan enjoyed the game of golf as he taught his daughters the joys of the game and always looked forward to playing a round with his golf buddies. He proudly served our country in the United States Air Force for four years. Allan will be remembered for his kindness, generosity, and unwavering faith. Allan was known affectionately as "Big Paw Paw" by all his grandchildren. His legacy will continue in the hearts of all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Lucille Ladd; siblings, Lois Young and Patricia Walton.
He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Theda (Foreman) Ladd; daughters, Keely Comeaux and husband Michael of Anna, Texas, Brendy Scoggins and husband Josh of Lantana, Texas; grandchildren, Kayla Holly and husband Dalton of Anna, Texas, Kally Jump and husband Tanner of Alvarado, Texas, and Izabella Scoggins of Lantana, Texas; great grandchildren, Lucy Holly, Zane Holly, Beaux Allan Jump; sister Vivian Rowell of Longview, Texas. He was the proud Uncle of Renee Didlake, Alicia and Dwayne Young, Glenn and Tim Walton, as well as numerous great nieces and nephews.
Serving as pallbearers will be Josh Scoggins, Dalton Holly, Tanner Jump, Dwayne Young, Eric Smith, and David Didlake.