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Visitation: 5-7 p.m. on Friday evening, January 3, 2025, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Don Erroll Land, age 82, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away Tuesday morning, December 31, 2024, at Fairfield Senior Living & Rehabilitation.
He was born March 8, 1942, in Olney, the son of Hurchel and Vera (Daniels) Land. He was united in marriage to Judith Lauderback on July 13, 1968, and together they have shared 56 wedding anniversaries.
Known to everyone as “Smoothy,” Don built a career in the oilfield, working for Franklin Acidizing, Bangert Casing Pulling Corp., and Ordner Well Service, and had been the owner of Reliable Acid in Fairfield. Over the years he enjoyed boating on Kentucky Lake, going mudding with Jeeps and ATV’s and spending time “tinkering” with various projects.
He is survived by his wife: Judy Land of Cisne; 2 sons: Tony (Teresa) Land of Fairfield and Scott Land of Cisne; 2 grandchildren: Colton (Madeline) Land of Fairfield and Katelyn (Joe) Rodgers of Fairfield; 3 great-grandchildren: Everly Rodgers, Eli Rodgers, and Cameron Land; and 2 nephews: Bryan (Gayla) Land of Xenia and Kent Land of Alamo, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers: Clair Land, Ken Land, and Dwight Land; and his mother and father-in-law: Thelma and Bill Lauderback.
A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Friday evening, January 3, 2025, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Memorial donations are suggested to the family to assist with final expenses, and these will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com
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Thoughts and prayers for his family!!
My condolences to the family š
Sorry for your loss
Prayers to Miss Judy, Tony and Scott He was a quiet guy they knew alot. Hugs!
Judy and family I'm so sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers for all š
My thoughts and prayers are with Judy and family at this difficult time.
Judy...we are so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and the family.
Thinking of you Miss Emmy..so sorry to hear this..we will never forget "Smoothy'. God Bless You and Scott and Tony. Hugs and prayers for you...
Judy, So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
Iām sure gonna miss you smoothie! It was my pleasure taking care of you! You are finally free bud!
I have a lot of good memories with Don and Judy! Especially going to Kentucky lake.
So sorry for your loss Judy and family.
So very sorry for your loss. There will never be another Smoothy. So many memories prayers for the family
So sorry that you are gone Smoothy, we shared so much in life as best friends and I will cherish them forever.
Such a great man definitely will be missed fly high smoothy keep an eye on us til we meet again
Thoughts and prayers to you all in the many days ahead. Judy, love you my dear friend
Lots of great memories of Smoothy from dressing up for Halloween with him for the 111 contest, which by the way we should have won 1st place. And the times you guys took me home from the Party Pak and all the parties in the garage. I woke up on your couch more than once. Love you all !
In 1974, I was attending Worsham College of Mortuary Science, in Chicago. One weekend I had boarded the IC's City of New Orleans passenger train, for a weekend visit with Kristal. After locating my seat I made my way to the lounge car, for refreshments and friendly conversation, with anyone I could find. As I entered the car, I immediately saw Don and Judy. We laughed, told jokes and had a great trip, deboarding at Effingham, which was one of the fastest trips home I'd ever experienced. Judy, and my sister Linda, were friends all through school, and had been in mom & dad's home many times. Great memories with great people. Condolences and prayers to Judy and all her family. My he Rest In well deserved Peace.
So sorry for your loss, prayers for the family!
So sorry for your loss Judy. He sure was quite a character. Thoughts and prayers for and your family.
Our hearts are heavy, we are so sorry. We will never forget all the memories we shared with Don and his family! Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Love you Emmy, Scott and Tony Land!šš»š„°šš»š„°
So sorry for your loss.
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. WE WILL BE THINKING OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN THE DAYS AHEAD
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