Allen Leroy Ladd's Obituary
Allen Leroy Ladd, 73, of Lakeland, Florida passed away on February 27, 2023, at Lakeland Regional Health. Allen is survived by his wife, JoAnn, daughter Luci O’Byrne, and her husband Chris, two grandchildren Taylor and Cameron, a sister Peggy Navarre, and her husband Michael, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Allen was predeceased by his parents and six of his siblings Raymond, John, Glenda, Roy, Stephen, and Dennis.
He was employed by Johns Eastern Company in the early 1980’s. He started as an adjuster trainee in Baltimore then moved to Miami as an adjuster. He progressed rapidly through the company holding the position of branch manager and regional manager. In Miami he handled multiple hurricane losses as well as management and supervision when the company was deluged with claims due to the hurricanes. Allen was eventually promoted to Executive Vice President overseeing operations throughout the entire company. He served on the company’s steering committee and became an officer of the company. He also earned his CPCU designation.
Allen enjoyed playing golf on many courses from San Francisco to Scotland and Ireland, and loved watching the Tampa Bay Bucs games.
Allen was supportive of Lakeland Christian School. His daughter, Luci, graduated from LCS as well as his grandchildren, Taylor and Cameron. The family has asked that donations, in lieu of flowers, please be made to Lakeland Christian School or the American Heart Association in memory of Allen.
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