Billy Wayne Ladner Sr.

Billy Wayne Ladner, Sr., 75, passed away on February 19, 2023 in Saucier, MS. Billy was born on January 28, 1948 in Gulfport, MS to Herman "Red" Ladner and Eunice Cuevas. Billy Wayne was a retired Master pipefitter and welder. He was a hard worker with a heart of gold and a great sense of humor. Billy Wayne was very friendly and liked to joke around and pick on his family and friends. He was also very loving and generous and he would help anyone that crossed his path. When he was not enjoying hunting, fishing, or watching NASCAR he was hosting cookouts for his family and friends. Billy Wayne most of all loved to spend time with his family especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Billy Wayne was a wonderful father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to many. His loving presence will forever be missed. Welcoming Billy Wayne into heaven is his loving wife of 53 years, Helen Ladner; parents, Herman “Red” Ladner and Eunice Cuevas; and one sister, Mary Hilton. Left to cherish his memories are his children, Derenda “Dee Dee” Triplett and Billy Wayne Ladner Jr.; sisters, Sheila (Ron) Bradley and Karen Bachtel; brothers, Keith (Gina) Ladner, Craig Ladner, and Eddie Ladner; grandchildren, Dean Patton and Bethany “Laini” Ladner; great-grandchildren, Kannon Dean Patton, Kaden Carter, Kyrstden Carter, and Kyndleigh Carter. Trinity Funeral Services is honored to serve the Ladner Family and ask that you keep them in your thoughts and prayers during these difficult times.