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ROBERT DANIELL "BOBBY" LANDERS Robert Daniell "Bobby" Landers, age 72, lifelong resident of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away June 8, 2007. Bobby graduated from Henry Grady High School in 1952 and from Vanderbilt University in 1956. He owned and operated Landers Laundry and Cleaners for over 30 years. He then became executive director of Southeastern Fabricare Association. He was a leader in establishing the Georgia Drycleaners Credit Union and served on its Board for many years. He was always active in Baptist life and was ordained as a Baptist Deacon at age 23. He was treasurer of the Board of the Baptist House of Studies at Duke Divinity School. He also served on the Board of Macedonian Call Foundation. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Jonesboro Georgia -participated in many church building mission trips. In addition to his passion for family and ministry, Bobby loved camping, canoeing, traveling, and motorsports. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Helen Stokes Landers; his children Daniell & Julie Landers of Lexington, SC, Mark & Aleta Landers of Lawrenceville, Ga, and Lea & Courtney Krueger of Pendleton, SC; his seven grandchildren, Ben, Reese, Dean, Katie Ruth, & Elizabeth Landers, and David & Sarah Krueger. He also is survived by his sister, Jeanne Landers Nash, her husband Ed Nash, and their children Mike & Jennifer of Atlanta; and by his foster son Jean Claude Toriz of Marietta, GA; and many other loving family members and friends. The family will receive friends on Sunday, June 10th from 5:00 pm until 7:00pm at Patterson's Spring Hill. A memorial service will be held in the Chapel of the funeral home Monday, June 11th at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cecilia and Vincent Peng Melanoma Endowed Chair, Medical University of S.C., Charleston, S.C. 29425. Arrangements by H.M. Patterson & Son, Spring Hill, 1020 Spring St., N.W., Atlanta.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Landers
Joe Walker
June 21, 2007
Dear Helen, I was very sorry to read about Bobby's death. Seeing the two of you at a Grady reunion several years ago brought back many fond memmories.
Roy Pearre
June 17, 2007
Dear Mrs. Landers and family, I am so very sorry to hear of Mr Landers death. Being about the same age as your sons I well remember how you led us in the College and Career Sunday School department at FBC Jonesboro. What a fine example of Christian leadership and of being a very fine gentleman. My prayers are with you in the days ahead. With Deepest Sympathy and Fond Memories.
Harriette & Sonny Benton
June 12, 2007
Dear Helen and Family,
We were so saddened to hear that
Bobby had passed away. He will
surely be missed by many. We are
your neighbors on Landers Way and
walk Landers Way and Lane every day
if possible. Bobby would stop and
visit with us whenever he saw us
walking. I can tell you he really
loved his family!! The picture and
article in the June 11th AJC Obitu-
aries was wonderful! Our deepest
sympathy is sent.
Nancy Thompson
June 11, 2007
Dear Helen and Family -
I am so sorry for your loss. I will always think of Bobby as happy and free and driving the boat all over Jackson Lake, giving so much love and fun to all the family. You are in my prayers.
With much love, Nancy
Sheila Clyatt
June 11, 2007
Dear Aunt Helen, Danny, Mark, Lea and families - Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I have many wonderful memories of Uncle Bobby and I know I will see him again in Heaven. He and Daddy are making music together again.
Love and Sympathy, Sheila
Susan Lybeck
June 11, 2007
Dear Aunt Helen, Danny, Mark, Lea, and families,
We were so sorry to learn of Uncle Bobby's death. He was such a fine Christian man, a wonderful example to all who knew him, and so much fun! I can just see Uncle Bobby and my Daddy playing guitar and singing together in Heaven right now; the image makes me cry but it also gives me hope. Our hearts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
Love,
Susan, Kevin, Erik, Jason, Matthew and Brian Lybeck
deewitt evans
June 11, 2007
Helen ,Diane and I are so sad for you and your family. Bob was a special kind of guy and we loved him very much. Our blessings to you and your family.
DeeWitt Evans
Pete Nebhut
June 11, 2007
Dear Helen,
I was sorry to hear about Bobby's death today. We will all miss him.
Pete Nebhut
Paddy Murphy
June 11, 2007
From over 1,100 fellow alums (classes of 1934 to present) of the Tennessee Nu Chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity at Vanderbilt University,
Our deepest sympathies go to Mrs. Landers, her children and grandchildren, and other family members and friends. Brother ROBERT DANIELL "BOBBY" LANDERS, TN NU Class of 1956, was a true gentleman of the highest order. May he rest in peace.
Pledge we now the Mystic token,
That our bond remains unbroken,
Firm and lasting as before.
Death may veil, but cannot sever,
Love still lives, and lives forever
Strong and constant as of yore.
Yonder in Phi Alpha’s dawning,
Highest hopes, and holiest longing,
Shall their full fruition find.
There, in perfect bonds fraternal,
‘Neath the All-Seeing Eye Eternal,
Love our hearts shall closer bind.
From his Brothers in the Bonds
Nancy MacClellan Sears
June 10, 2007
Dear Helen,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sad time. May God hold you close and give you strength during the days ahead.
ELVA THOMPSON
June 10, 2007
DEAR HELEN,
YOU AND YOUR FAMILY HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS.
ELVA HASTY THOMPSON
Goerge Fiebelkorn
June 10, 2007
To Jeanne. I only met your big brother one time but I always remember you speaking fondly and lovely of him. I am so sorry for your loss.
george
George Fiebelkorn
June 10, 2007
To Jeanne. I only met Bobby once, but I remember you always speak kindly and fondly of your big brother. I am so sorry for your loss.
George Stump
June 10, 2007
To Helen and the family; we wish you peace and understanding that Bobby will be welcomed warmly into God's open arms. George and Barbara Stump
Jim Godwin
June 10, 2007
My deepest sympathy in this time of grief. He was a fine man.
Sam Bunn
June 10, 2007
Bobby will be greatly missed. His daddy, Repard and my father, Albert were best friends and I consider Bobby one of my closest friends
David Posey
June 10, 2007
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
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