Birth date: Feb 15, 1941 Death date: May 24, 2021
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Click Here to View Livestream of the Memorial ServiceJunior Hamilton Landes, II, 80, of Kingsport, TN passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021.Junior was born on February 15, 1941, in Fairmont, WV to the late Junior and Genevieve Landes.He had a long and successful career as an engineer with Eastman from 1965-2003. Junior was an Eagle Scout and then a Scout Leader when he moved to Kingsport. He was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution, and he attended Northeast Church of Christ.Junior enjoyed fly fishing, working with Habitat for Humanity, his time as group leader with Bible Study Fellowship and working with Emmaus in Kingsport and especially traveling to see his children and grandchildren.He was most proud of his children and their accomplishments and successes in life; in fact, he was delighted when people would ask about his children and where they were and he would always proudly say, “Well, I’ve covered my bases. I have a soldier to protect me, a minister to see to my spiritual needs, a doctor to keep me healthy and a lawyer to keep me out of trouble.”In addition to his parents, Junior was preceded in death by his siblings, Mary Margaret Hall, Caroline Sue Landes and a three year old sister, Patty Ann.Those left to cherish Junior’s memory are his loving wife of 20 years, Beverly; son, Mark Hamilton Landes (Morri), Scott David Landes (Ann); daughters, Jennifer Ellen Witt (Drew) and Susan Linn Kas (Josh); grandchildren, Hamilton and Cooper Landes, Evee and Sylvia Kas, and Jonah and Morgan Witt; brother, Charles Lester Landes; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.The family will receive friends Saturday, July 24, 2021, from 3:00-3:45 PM in the chapel of Oak Hill Funeral Home.A Memorial Service will follow at 4:00 PM with Minister Jay Cline officiating.The Memorial Service may viewed live by visiting https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/authorise.php?k=1626309291125338The family extends their sincere appreciation to Junior’s primary caregivers, Trista Clapps, Jeannie DeFreece and the staff of Amedysis Hospice.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St Jude at www.stjude.org or Habitat for Humanity at www.habitat.orgTo share memories and condolences with the family, please visit www.oakhillfh.comThe care of Junior Hamilton Landes, II and his family has been entrusted to the staff of Oak Hill Funeral and Cremation Services.Read Obituary
Thinking of all the family at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We have many great memories of Junior and his family. We always enjoyed our Pairs and Spares Sunday school class and many other church activities. "We overcome the darkness of sorrow with the brilliant light of loving memory " Shared from Mary Kay's memory book.
Junior and Larry both graduated from WVU and started work at Eastman within a month of each other. Our oldest children were born the same year as their sons. We were sorry to hear about Junior’s passing.
Dottie and Larry Lilly
Batesville, AR
Working with Junior at Eastman was an honor. He was caring and capable of tough love when needed. He was always a professional. His faith was evident always.
Nick Grabar
Dear Beverly and Family
I am so very sorry for your loss.
You are in my prayers
Pat Morelock
Beverly and the entire past and present family members, may “Bud “ Junior rest In peace after having a fulfilling and long life here on our precious earth. He will be missed but has been welcomed with open arms in heaven to continue the work God has planned.May peace be with you.First Cousins, Lois and Bill Freeland, Orlando, Florida.
Sorry, I just saw this. Sorry for the loss of a good man! He made the biggest and the best peanut butter cookies! Prayers for the family!
So many memories over the years, too many to share. Sorry we cannot be with you at this time as we don’t travel as we used to, but know our thoughts and prayers are with you. If any of your family are ever in the Greenville SC area please come see us. May God bless, Linda and Big Ed Dempsey
Love to both of y’all, you were our Kingsport family.
I have so many memories of Junior and his family. The times i spent the night with Jennifer and Susan, the many afternoons at mom and dads pool, playing water volleyball. The Jesus story at Colonial Heights Baptist Church. Oh the memories, you will be missed, and my prayers are with all who loved Junior!
Junior has been like the brother I never had sine I was six years old. Learned to ride a bike on his bike while visiting our grandmother who live just across the street from his home. Went to the same high school with him during my junior and senior year and had lunch with him every school day. We also commuted to WVU together for a few years and went on many fishing trips together with our families.My wife pocketed beside his in high school for 4 years and we double date on my first date with my wife.Bud Jr. was always helping and teaching others his whole life and we will surely miss him.Condolences to Bev and all his children and church and family friends.
He was also an usher at our wedding in 1962!Cousin, C W “Bill” Freeland III and wife Lois Smith Freeland
