Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Don 'Smoothy' Land
Mar 8th, 1942 - Dec 31st, 2024Don 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