Obituary of Ladson B. Chandler

Ladson Booth “Mr. Ladd” Chandler, 87, died Sunday, March 13, 2016 at NHC-Sumter. Born in Sumter to the late Frank William and Mabel Booth Chandler, Laddie was a graduate of Sumter City Schools, as well as the N.Y. School of Fashion Design. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and retired from selling life insurance for Liberty Life. Mr. Ladd was a true son of Sumter. He became a professional puppeteer and dedicated his life to the children of Sumter who enjoyed the performances of his friends, “Munchy Mouse”, “Carlotta Ostrich”, “Freddy Frog”, and many others of his puppet family. For his service, he was previously recognized as one of Sumter’s Heroes. He is survived by four nephews, Bill Shouse, Jeff Shouse, Frank Chandler, and Phil Chandler, a niece, Beth Chandler Reeder, and several cousins. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Dr. Frank W. Chandler, Jr., and a sister, Hallie Chandler Shouse. Graveside services will be 11:00 A.M. Friday, March 18, 2016 in Sumter Cemetery with the Reverend Michael Jones officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Calvary Bible Church, 770 N. Wise Drive, Sumter, SC 29153 or to the Salvation Army. On-line condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad Street, Sumter is in charge of the