Obituary of James Landers

Mr. “Jim” James Albert Landers, III, age 76, of Jackson, Georgia, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2015 at Spalding Regional Medical Center. Mr. Landers was born on Wednesday, April 20, 1938 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late James Albert Landers, Jr. and the late Ellie Elizabeth Brown Landers. He was preceded in death by his son, James Alan “Buddy” Landers. Jim was retired from Delta Airlines. Prior to working at Delta, Jim worked as a fireman in College Park. He was an avid hunter and was a past President of the Red Oak Archery Club. He barrel raced quarter horses, loved to waterski, was very artistic, and coached youth baseball and football. He also worked with the JOY FM radio station raising money for their ministry. Jim was a very active member of Rock Springs Church, having served on the Pastoral committee, past Chairman for the Board of Stewards, as a deacon, usher, and choir member, and served as the Treasurer for the Men of Action. Jim was an ordained minister through the Congregational Methodist Church. Mr. Landers is survived by his wife of 56 years, Carolyn T. Landers; daughters and sons-in-law, Lisa and Leon Couey, Laura and Sam Perdichizzi; grandchildren, Leon Couey and Sarah Miller, Amanda and Justin Weldon, Cameron and Kimberly Perdichizzi, Adam Sechrist, Allie and Luke Andrews; great-grandchildren, Garrett Couey and Wyatt Andrews; sisters and brothers-in-law, Nancy and Aubrey Hanson, Sara Jo and Ray Young; in-law; Ruth Thomas, Janet and Floyd Price, Larry and Faye Tatterson; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mr. Jim Landers will be conducted on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Rock Springs Church with Dr. Benny Tate officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. or at the church on Wednesday morning from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Compassionate Hearts Cancer Support Ministry c/o Rock Springs Church, 219 Rock Springs Road, Milner, GA 30257 in memory of Mr. Jim Landers. Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.sherrell-westburyfh.com Sherrell-Westbury Funeral Home, 212 East College Street, Jackson, is serving the Landers family.