Anthony " Tony" Mitchell Ladd

Anthony “Tony” M. Ladd, 55, of Jackson, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.  Two years ago, Tony was diagnosed with colon cancer and has since struggled with various complications.

He was born July 29, 1969, in Cape Girardeau, to Jerry and Peggy Ford Ladd.

While working at Rubbermaid in Jackson, he met Sandy Spooler Gills.  They were married December 31, 2002, in Corning, Arkansas.  Tony worked briefly at Nordenia and Sandy worked at The Drop Zone located in the Cape Girardeau Airport.  In 2008, together, they established Sandy’s Place at the airport, and in 2022, relocated the restaurant to its current location west of the airport.

Tony was head over heels for his grandchildren and loved to pester them, especially when he could do it by using things they didn’t like.  The family took annual trips to Daytona, Florida, and they treasure all the memories made there.  Tony was also an avid St. Louis Cardinals Baseball fan.

Loving survivors include his wife of 22 years, Sandy Ladd of Jackson; children: Jordyn (Bryan) Condict and children Keagen, Averi, and Bryar of Essex, Missouri; Josh Gills and children Chloe and Elliot of Jackson; Jacob (Bekah) Ladd and son Slade of Jackson; Brandon (Hannah) Gills of Scott City; a brother, Brian (Amy) Ladd of Arkansas; and several nieces and nephews.

Survivors of Sandy’s family include her mother, Joann (late Jerald) Spooler of Jackson; siblings; Ron (Susan) Spooler of Cape Girardeau; Debbie (Keith) Litchfield of Jackson; Donna (Steven) Michelson of Millersville; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jerry and Peggy Ladd; and Sandy’s father, Jerald Spooler.

Visitation is from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, January 30, 2025, and from 10 a.m. to service time, Friday, January 31, 2025, at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.

The Rev. Tim Hall will conduct the funeral service at 11 a.m., Friday, January 31, at the funeral home.  Interment will follow at Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson.

Memorials to assist the family with medical expenses are greatly appreciated.  Please make checks payable to Sandy Ladd.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by clicking on the tribute wall tab of Tony’s obituary article at mccombsfuneralhome.com.

The family of Tony Ladd to Help with Medical Expenses
Please make checks payable to Sandy Ladd, c/o McCombs Funeral Home; 640 W. Independence; Jackson MO 63755
Tel: 1-573-243-2424