Laddy Lloyd Adolph Diebold III, died unexpectedly on April 27, 2024, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born on Dec. 13, 1962, in Wynne, Arkansas, the son of Jo and Buddy Diebold.
He graduated from Wynne High School in 1981 and the University of Arkansas in 1985 where he was an active member of Pi Kappa Alpha. Laddy was an avid conservationist and loved turning a rough piece of hunting or farmland into a beautiful property. He was an Executive Broker with Wellons Real Estate.
Laddy loved his family and was always a solid foundation for them. He loved all sports and especially the Arkansas Razorbacks in every sport. This was highlighted by his college adventure of running through the “A” at a football game in 1985. He truly loved everyone and called everyone a close friend. Laddy was full of love and full of life.
Laddy is survived by his parents, Jo and Buddy Diebold; sons, Jackson Diebold (Shelby) and Barrett Diebold; sisters, Libby Davis (Scott) and Laura Covington (Hughes); nephews, Wally (Kaylee) and Wyatt Davis, Leslie Covington; and niece, Ella Claire Ward (Caleb). He is also survived by the mother of Jackson, Beth Everett; and the mother of Barrett, Sarah Sparks Diebold.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 3, 2024, at Central United Methodist Church in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Memorials may be made to the Arkansas Children’s Hospital Northwest.
Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, is in charge of arrangements.
