Merrill D. Ladd (1948 – 2020)

Merrill D. Ladd, 72, of Strasburg, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at Winchester Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held at 11:30 AM on Thursday, December 31, 2020, at Maddox Funeral Home 105 W Main St. Front Royal, Virginia with Sammy Campbell officiating. Internment will take place at Culpeper National Cemetery at 2 PM.

Merrill was born on March 16, 1948, in Corinth, New York to the late Francis and Helena Ladd. He was also preceded by his brother, Donald Ladd; and his sister Audrey Ladd.

Merrill fought for his country during the Vietnam War and earned a Purple Heart for his service. In his downtime, he loved to hunt and fish.

Surviving Merrill is his loving wife of 48 years Evelyn Ladd, his daughter Terri Ladd; his siblings, Patricia Valencourt, and Walter Ladd; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Arrangements are being handled by Maddox Funeral home.