Arnold Lee Ladner

 Arnold Lee Ladner, Jr., 50, of Perkinston, MS., passed away on November 29, 2025, in the comfort of his home.  Arnold or "Arnie" as he was lovingly known, was born on July 24, 1975, in Picayune, MS, to his parents, Arnold Lee and Charlotte Marie (Phelps) Ladner, Sr.  Arnie grew up in Hancock County, where he learned the trade of Carpentry.  Over the years, he would master his craft and could easily build a house from the ground up.  Arnie loved to deer hunt and fish, a time that he enjoyed spending with his children and grandchildren, as any time spent with them was time well spent in his heart.  Arnie was also known for his horse training skills and, on more than one occasion, broke a horse in just one day.  He was well-loved by his family and friends and will be immensely missed by all who knew and loved him.  Arnie is preceded in death by his father, Arnold Ladner, Sr.; one brother, Barry Holley; his Poppa, Horace Ladner; and his Granny Net, Jeanette Ladner.  Left to cherish the love Arnie always gave, his three children, Tristen Ladner, Haylee (Landon Peterson) Ladner, and Madison Ladner; his three grandchildren, Gatlin, Weston, and Cullen; his mother, Charlotte Ladner; and his Pyran, Rex Spiers, as well as numerous extended family and friends.  Services for Arnie will be held on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, beginning at 12:00 pm for a Graveside service at Necaise Crossing Cemetery.  Trinity Funeral Services is honored to serve the Ladner family and would ask that you remember them in your thoughts and prayers over the coming days.