of Benton, AR
June 28, 1927 - August 20, 2011
Harold ''Lacy'' Landers, 84, of Benton, passed away August 20, 2011 in Bryant. He was born June 28, 1927 in Benton to the late Virgil and Josie Landers.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers and sisters, Ralph Landers, Vera Landers Lorenzo, Watt Landers, Carl Landers, Lucy Landers Crawford and Bob Landers, and Granddaughter, Lorie Black.
He is survived by his wife of sixty years, Lea; two daughters, JoNell Mallory and husband Jim, Lisa McGuire and husband, Steve; three grandchildren, Mistie Black and her father, Bill Black, Todd McGuire and wife, Meagan, and Brice McGuire; three great-grandchildren, Laci Larsen, Luke Larsen and Beckett McGuire; brother, Jim Landers; sister, Mamie Landers Chisholm; John Landers, special nephew, and many other relatives and friends.
Lacy was a life long member of First Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon, a Sunday School teacher, a Royal Ambassador Director, and many church committees. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force.
He was retired from Alcoa. He was a State Representative for thirty-two years, Chairman of Legislative Council, and Speaker of the House of Representatives. The boards that he served on are AEDD, Nursing Board of Arkansas. He retired from Malvern National Bank and lobbied for Community Bankers Assoc. and the Assoc. of Rural Ark. Telephone System, and he was also an advocate of the Arkansas School for the Deaf and Arkansas Health Center.
He was also inducted into the Benton Athletic Memorial Museum Wall Hall of Fame.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, August 22, 2011 in Selph Hall at First Baptist Church Benton.
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 10:00 A.M. at First Baptist Church with Dr. Richard Grant officiating. Interment will follow at Old Rosemont Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 211 S. Market St., Benton, AR 72015.
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49 Condolence(s)
Deborah Cook Petty
Thursday, February 2, 2012
So sorry for your lost I have known Lacy through myDaddy Gerald D Cook they were close friend up until my DADDY passed away on Aug. 31st,2000!!
Bill and Mardy Bell
Friday, September 30, 2011
Aunt Lea, JoNell & Lisa,
We were very sorry to hear about Uncle Lacy. We pray the Lord will comfort you in this time of grief.
I have fond memories of his good-natured teasing, especially once I was in high school. And the big fish fries and home-made ice cream in the backyard in the summertime. He was a neat guy to have as an uncle.
Richard
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Lea, JoNell, Lisa, and family,
Lacy taught me what a deacon should be through his actions and deeds. Gabriell and I have been so blessed by his and your friendship. He was a true "neighbor" and we will miss him for this short seperation until we see him again in the Lord's presence! Our family's prayers are with you and your family.
Mary Chenault Riggin
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Mrs. Landers, I was sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mary Noel and Jerry Mabry
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Dear Mrs. Landers, JoNell, Lisa, and family,
I was so very sorry to learn of Mr. Landers death. He was one of the nicest and most honorable men I've known. I know he will be missed by many. God bless his family! You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Reba Hargrove
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
I'm so sorry to learn of Lacy Lander's death. Lacy was a special person who looked out for his fellow Arkansans. I didn't know him personally, but heard his name mentioned many times by my parents, Dalton and Joyce Hargrove. They always appreciated him so much. He will be remembered in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. God be with you in your sorrow.
Brad Rogers
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Lea......Sorry to hear of your loss. I will always remember both you and Lacy for the great times you showed me when I would come to Little Rock to page at the capitol. Sorry Mom didn't read Lacy's obit until it was too late for me to fly in from California to bring her to the funeral, but just know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Brad Rogers
Annette Rogers
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Dear Lea & family; I read of your loss of Lacy - I know how you must feel. I just can't tell you how sorry I am. I know right now nothing will dull your sorrow, because only time can do that. Knowing that his was a well-spent Christian life and that you have fond memories of your many years together is a God given consolation. All our love, Annette Rogers & family
Rick and Belinda (Caldwell) Simmons
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Lea, Lisa and Jonell, We are so sorry for your loss. Lacy was a wonderful man and will be missed by all. I have a lot of happy childhood memories to keep and his memory will be with me always.
Dwight and Susie
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Dear Lea, Lisa,Jonell and family,
We are so sorry about the loss of a great and kind hearted man. Lacy was always so good to all of us but Dwight remembers how good he always was to him and Bill. He was the best of a great generation. A good dad, husband and granddad. We are out of the country and so sorry we can not be at the funeral. Our love, sympathy and prayers go out to you. Dwight and Susie
Doug & Darlene Gates
Monday, August 22, 2011
Lisa - we were so sorry to read of the loss of your Dad. Please know we will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers during the days,weeks, and months ahead.
Dennis & Vanessa Edwards
Monday, August 22, 2011
Dear Mrs. Landers, JoNeil, and Lisa,
We are extremely sorry to hear of your loss!
Mr. Landers was an awesome example of a good Christian, a good Citizen, and a good Friend!
We will miss him.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family during this difficult time.
Roger & Cassie Frazier
Monday, August 22, 2011
What an honor and a privilage to have known such a wonderful man as Lacy. He was an inspiration and an encouragement to us all. Lea and family, take comfort he is in God's hands now. We love you all.
Deborah Sisk Lawrence
Monday, August 22, 2011
JoNell,
I was saddened to hear of the passing of your great father, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you and your family.
Robert & Judy Young
Monday, August 22, 2011
Lea, JoNell, Lisa, Mistie & family- I am so sorry for your loss. Lacy was a good man and he represented Arkansas with pride and passion. He was such a devoted husband, father and grandfather. People from First Baptist and the community will miss him. Such an honor to know Lacy and his family.
Robert & Judy (Sheridan) Young
Saline Memorial Hospicel
Monday, August 22, 2011
The legacy of Lacy Landers will live on in this commjnity for an eternity. The Landers family have given of themselves in so many ways. To Lea and the family I have you lifted up in my prayers. Thank you for sharing him with all of us.
As a the first and only City Manager for the City of Benton, Charles Nickerson soon learned back in 1976, his strength and support would come fron Lacy Landers with a listening ear, and honest discussions, as well as truth in all that he had to say. He was always available to help the young new manager make his way in a turbulant time in the Ctiy of Benton. Charles sends his regrets as well from Texarkana.
Saline Memorial Hospice
Monday, August 22, 2011
The entire state of Saline Memorial Hospice extends our condolences with the loss of Mr. Landers. Thank you for honoring us with his presence. May your memoriesl and love give your family peace for this day and strength for your tomorrows.
Lang Zimmerman
Monday, August 22, 2011
Lacy was always a respected voice in our meetings dealing with legislative issues. He was an asset to the Rural Arkansas Telephone Systems for whom he lobbied.
Lang Zimmerman
VP - Yelcot Telephone Co. / Mountain View Telephone CO.
Patty and Rodney Larsen
Monday, August 22, 2011
Mistie, JoNell, Lisa, and Lea, We are so very sorry about the loss of Lacy. I know that he was loved so much by all of you. Laci and Luke loved to tell us "Paw Paw Landers" stories. They loved him very much. He was truly a great man in many ways. We will always appreciate his kindnesses to our family. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dalton and Betty Beaty
Monday, August 22, 2011
Lea:
Dalton and I are so very sorry to read of Lacy's death. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
Kay
Monday, August 22, 2011
I worked with Lacy when he was in the House of Representatives. He worked so hard for the people in his district and Arkansas. He was a good man who will be missed. My prayers are with his family.
kay durnett
PAM COX
Monday, August 22, 2011
JoNell and Family: My hearfelt sympathy is extended to you and yours at this time.! Memories will be forever present for someone that was as special as your Dad was to so many people! May their be comfort to you in knowing that your firends are here for you to share in your sorrow! God bless you! We love you! Pam and John Cox
Veronica Goodloe
Monday, August 22, 2011
Leah and Family,
Lacy was such an honorable man who served his community and handled the naturally occurring conflicts with integrity. He was a friend to my father and family and not having him in this world is a loss to all of us but such a blessing that he was here for so long. Will not be able to attend the funeral as out of town.
Renita Eubanks McDaniel
Monday, August 22, 2011
Dearest Landers Family,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you guys. Your Dad was a very kind and a generous man. He was so good to my Mother-in-law when she worked at Alcoa as one of the nurses there when she was terminally ill and for that, I will be never forget. I know he had been ill as well and now he is in our Lord's arms and not suffering any longer. Prayers will continue for this wonderful family.
Mark & Karen Jones
Monday, August 22, 2011
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow. May God place his comforting and loving arms around each of you today and in the days to follow.
David and Christy Smith
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Dear Lisa, Steve and Family,
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Richard and Amy Daniel
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Lea and family - We just wanted to know how sorry we are to hear of Lacy's passing. We are on vacation and won't be at the funeral, but wanted each of you to know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Richard and Amy Daniel
Del Roberson
Sunday, August 21, 2011
With our sincere sympathy to the Landers family. We will remember Lacy for all of the service he gave not only to our community but to the whole state. He touched many lives in special ways. Del and Peggy Roberson
Ronnie and Peggy Childress
Sunday, August 21, 2011
JoNell, We we so saddened to hear of your dad's passing. He was a wonderful man and we were blessed to have known him. We love you and your family very much . Our prayers are with you always. Tell your mom to stay strong and lean on the Lord .
Debby Moore
Sunday, August 21, 2011
My husband (Guy) and I always enjoyed talking with Lacy and we admired him for the gentleman that he was. My sympathy to all the family.
Cotton Cordell
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Sorry for your loss. He was a good friend that provided me with many memories.
Pat Alexander
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Dear Lea & Family,
I was so sorry to read about Lacy's death. You all were always so kind to me, and I have never forgotten that. May God watch over you and keep you safe. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Pat
Thomas Little
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Jan and I remember Lacy and Lea with much fondness and are sad to hear of his death. I remember well his much appreciated help to my family during a job search in 1985. Our family lifts the Landers family in prayer !!
Sam Poikey Gipson
Sunday, August 21, 2011
To the Family and fFriends of our friend, Lacy Landers.
My Deepest Sympathy and offer Mmy Prayer's for Lacy, his family and friends.
Thank you for sharing Lacy with us these many years. He was truly a very Awesome man for sure. SAerved our County and Country beyond bellief.
Thank U for sharing himwith us these many years.
Lacy, converted me to my Christian belief at the age of 12, at FIrst baptist CHurch.
He also served me as an usher in my first marriage.
Lacy U made a big difference in many lvies.
Thank you Sir.
U will be greatly missed by family and friends alike.
God Bless and confort his family and friends.
Now, Sir, it is time to RIP.
Velvet Mills Mann
Sunday, August 21, 2011
He will be truly missed by many. Thanks for your many years of service to our state and country.
George Hopkins
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Lacy Landers is a name the brings honor and respect to public service. I served with Lacy for several years in the Arkansas General Assembly. Lacy always served the people and was a man of his word. He was always fair. I will miss Lacy and appreciate the legacy of service and dedication that he represents.
Tim Goodson
Sunday, August 21, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with Lea and all the family. It was always a pleasure to see Lacy. He lived his life with obvious integrity and humility.
Tim Goodson
Jim and Bea Malcolm
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Dear Lisa, we are so sorry for your loss. Your Dad truly made this world a better place!
Barbara Nix
Saturday, August 20, 2011
I was saddened to hear of Lacy's passing. His service to the people of our city touched many lives and he will be missed. The family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Barbara Nix
Brent and Laura Davis
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Laura and I are saddened at the news of Mr. Landers' passing. May God grant peace and comfort to his family in their time of grief. He will be greatly missed.
Ina Edens Eaves
Saturday, August 20, 2011
I am sorry for your loss. Lacy was a good friend to my mother all her life. I think he is the first person I ever heard call her "Peaches". May God bless you all in this sad time.
Lori Rollins Hall
Saturday, August 20, 2011
My thoughts & prayers go out to the family. Lacy will be greatly missed.
Renee & Morris Huddleston
Saturday, August 20, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss.
Nancy Fikes
Saturday, August 20, 2011
To his family,
I am sadden to hear that Mr. Lacy has left our world for he had made this place a better one through out his life. He will missed.
Please know I am thinking of you all tonight with sadness and love.
As ever,
Nancy
Whitney (Pelton) Buck
Saturday, August 20, 2011
A man that I admired greatly will be sorely missed by the many, many people he served so proudly. Prayers be with this family in their time of sorrow.
Mike and Renea Woodall
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Lacy was one of the finest men I ever met. He is such a large part of many peoples lifes. He will be remembered as a rock of this community. God bless the family, but ya'll know where he is today. God's got a commitee he needs Lacy to tend to, so he called him home. He was one of my heros.
Kenny Hall
Saturday, August 20, 2011
To the Landers Family , Lacy will be missed by all .MY dad and our family had some good memories with him in Benton and the on the lakes. HE was a good man and a great representative of saline county.. First Baptist Church will miss him ,,, he was a ICON there ,,, I remember him well ..may GOD bless you .
Justin Mann
Saturday, August 20, 2011
All of the Landers family are in our prayers. We are so very sorry for your loss. Thank you Mr. Landers for your lifelong service to God, your country, your state, your community and your family. You will always be an inspiration to those who want the best things in this life to prevail. God bless you and yours.
Kerry Goodnight
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Mrs Lea, JoNell, and family so sorry to hear of Lacys passing. He fought a Long hard battle and in my opinion has won because now he is with Jesus and better off than any of us!!! If there is anything I can do you have my number. I'll be praying for peace for you and your family. Love you