Obituary

William h. “bill” landers, jr. 85 of sissonville, wv passed away february 9, 2016 at the hubbard hospice house.
He was born to the late william h. Landers, sr. And violet landers beckman.
He was a 1948 graduate of stonewall jackson high school.
Bill served his country with the u.S. Marines and was a member of the elk lodge # 202 and nitro moose # 565 for several years. He was a retired captain with the charleston fire department after serving 20 years and 9 months. Bill worked part-time with appalachian power reading meters for 15 years. After his retirement he worked as a car salesman in st. Petersburg, fl and charleston, wv.
He loved being called papaw, being a fireman, selling cars, and playing golf with his buddies. Bill loved the st. Louis cardinals, wv mountaineers and was a hugh elvis fan.
He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, bobby landers, and jim masley.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, b. Rachel landers; daughter, barbara landers; step-daughter, rosemary simmons gentry; step-grandchildren, alex,
nichole and casey simmons; sisters’ in-law and brothers-in law; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
The family would like to thank doctor kimes, kimes family pharmacy and staff, the staff at cedar ridge nursing home, hubbard hospice staff, family and friends for all generous support.
Memorial service will be held 10:30 a.M., saturday, february 20, 2016 at calvary church of the nazarene, 1113 lakewood drive, charleston, wv, with rev. Kevin walker officiating.
The family will receive family and friends starting at 10:00.Am. Until time of the service.
Bills’ body was donated to the human gift registry, morgantown, wv to help further education in the medical field.
In lieu of flowers the family request donations made to: cedar ridge nursing home, 302 cedar ridge road, sissonville, wv 25320 or hubbard hospice house, 1606 kanawha blvd., west, charleston, wv 25387.