James A. Ladkin

James A. Ladkin, age 87, passed away Friday, December 7, 2007 at Moosehaven in Orange Park, Fl. Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys, of 66 years on January 17, 2007. He is survived by sister, Virginia Kaltenbach and niece Ann (Lloyd) Buchfinck of Columbus, OH, great nephew, Aaron T. Smith of Los Angeles, CA, and great niece, Amy (Jose’) Smith-Gonzalez of Sarasota, Fl. A WWII veteran, 60 year member of Hyde Park Lodge # 589 F.& A. M. of Cincinnati, OH, Crescent City Shrine, Moose Lodge # 1641 - Legion of the Moose and Fellowship Degree in Moose and Fraternal Order of Eagles # 4355. Memorial service will be held at a later date in Crescent City, Fl. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com. Arrangements by Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring Street, Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000.