Percy Wilford Lander

Percy married Lela Mae Byrd about 1925. Lela was born on 26 Oct 1906; died on 4 Oct 1994; was buried in Orange Grove Cemetery, East Pascagoula, Jackson County, Mississippi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: Abt 1942; World War II - US Navy Seabees

Family/Spouse: Rachel Louise Dunn. Rachel was born on 8 Nov 1929 in Thorn, Chickasaw County, Mississippi; died on 8 Mar 2009 in McComb, Pike County, Mississippi; was buried in Caswell Springs Cemetery, Jackson County, Mississippi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Frederick H. "Jack" Lander 83, passed away on September 6, 2013 at a local nursing home in Moss Point. He was born to Percy Wilford Lander and Lela Mae Byrd Lander in Kreole, MS on March 2, 1930. Named Frederick for his paternal grandfather, he was nicknamed "Jack Dempsey" by his maternal grandfather because of his large baby fists, shortened to "Jack".

Jack graduated from Moss Point High School in 1949 where he was active in band and Chorus. He received his Bachelors degree in Music Education from Mississippi Southern and a Masters in Music Ed at VanderCook College of Music in Chicago. Jack served as band director at Stewart M. Jones Junior High School in Laurel, MS, started the band at Bay Springs, MS and taught in Houston, MS. After returning home to Moss Point he directed school bands at St. Martin and then at Moss Point and retired in 1992.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his grandparents, Frederick H. "Fritz" and Hannah Elizabeth Jones Lander, and Elijah C. "Lige" and Mary Louise Havens Byrd, his older brother, Rev. P.W. Lander Jr. and Rachel Lander, and sister-in-law Shirley Wilson Lander.

He is survived by his wife Mary Day McArthur Lander of Moss Point, John Frederick Lander from Moss Point, David Malcolm and Audrey Cibula Lander from Picayune, MS, Rebecca Susan and Jerry Gorski from Yulee, FL, Lisa Ellen and Steve Pittman from Pascagoula, MS. Grandchildren: Jason M. and Nichole Krebs from Salt Lake City, UT, Margie and Jeff Young from Ocean Springs, step granddaughter Jodie Gorski McKenzie and "Chuck", Amanda Lander McFadden and Robert, Emily Lander, Matthew Lander, Lauren Lander and Anna Lander, Rebecca "Becca" and Robert Frederick Pittman. Great-grandchildren: Jackson Krebs Young, Robert "Bo" McFadden, Elias A. "Eli" McFadden, William Frederick McFadden, Mary Isabella "Bella" McFadden, and one week old Hannah Elizabeth McFadden, Averie Kate and Parker McKinzie. Brothers and sisters: Floyd E. Lander Sr. and Rose Greenough Lander, Clarice Lander Milburg, Jesse V. and Diane Lander, Arthur and Jane Lander, Gerald C. Lander, Linda Lee Lander, Mary Elizabeth and Jack Foster, and Joe Will Lander and Betty Burnsed. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Two aunts, Eunice "Blackie" Lander Baker and Martha Cecile "Ceil" Baggett.

The Landers had their 60th wedding anniversary on July 24, 2013. Jack was a member of Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church in Pascagoula, MS, where he directed the choir for many years. He was a member of Clan McArthur Society for many years, a founding member of CAA USA (Clan Arthur Association of USA) having been a tent host at many Highland games and an official piper for the society. He piped at the Ceilidh after the inauguration of James Edward Moor McArthur as Chief of Clan Arthur in Edinburgh. He and Day are members of Gesellschaft Mobile/Worms and attended an anniversary celebration of the twin city relationship between the two cities in Germany.

Jack was a member of the 3rd and 4th degree Knights of Columbus and was on the traveling degree initiation team. He was a duke in a K of C Ball and also in an Elks ball. He was a member of the tenor section of Singing River Chorale as long he could stand and sing.

In October 2003, he was a victim of West Nile Ecephalitis, which led to Lewy Body dementia, which became more and more serious until he had to enter Singing River Rehab and Nursing Home, where he passed away one month before the tenth anniversary of the WNE.
Visitation will be held on Monday, September 9, 2013 at Heritage Funeral Home in Escatawpa, MS from 6:00pm until 8:00pm. Rosary will be recited at 7:30pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church beginning at 10:00am with Father Tony Arguellas officiating. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service. Interment will be held in Griffin Cemetery in Moss Point, with grandsons and nephews serving as pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Clan Arthur Association of USA, Robert W. Arthur, 613 W. Edwards St. Princeton, N.C. 27569, St. Vincent de Paul of Our Lady of Victories Parish, or the Historical and Genealogy Society of Jackson County.

Heritage Funeral Home in Escatawpa, MS is in charge of arrangements.

Frederick married Mary Day McArthur on 24 Jul 1953. Mary (daughter of Sergeant John McArthur and Mamie Day) was born on 20 May 1933 in Moss Point, Jackson County, Mississippi; died on 13 Sep 2014 in Moss Point, Jackson County, Mississippi; was buried in Griffin Cemetery, Moss Point, Jackson County, Mississippi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 1951; Korean War - US Army Battery B, 631st Field Artillery National Guard, Company B 303rd Signal Battalion, Fort Hood, Texas, 93rd Signal Battalion, Army Electronic Proving Ground, Fort Huachuca, Arizona and the Army Reserve.

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Floyd E. “Bigum” Lander passed away on October 27, 2015 at Singing River Hospital in Pascagoula. He was born on October 11, 1932 and grew up in Kreole. He retired from International Paper in 1992 with 41 years of service.
He was a member of Battery B, 631st Field Artillery National Guard, Company B 303rd Signal Battalion, Fort Hood, Texas, 93rd Signal Battalion, Army Electronic Proving Ground, Fort Huachuca, Arizona and the Army Reserve. He was a licensed amateur radio operator call sign WA5MTW.
He was preceded in death by his father, Percy Wilford Lander, his mother, Lela Mae Byrd Lander, and brothers Percy W. “Pete” Lander, Jr, and Frederick H. “Jack “ Lander.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Rose Greenough Lander; his children, Ann Bell (Harry) Starkville, MS, Melanie Byrd (Charles) Lucedale, MS, Floyd Edward Lander, Moss Point, MS, Barry Lander (Renee) Moss Point, MS, and William Lander (Lynn) Moss Point, MS; six grandchildren, Kelli Belcher (Mark), Moss Point, MS, Foley Holditch (Robby) Starkville, MS, Shay Wilkerson, Moss Point, MS, Harry C. Bell IV, Itasca, TX, Rosanne Byrd, Lucedale, MS, and Kayla Cothran (Nick) Lucedale, MS; four great grandchildren, Hunter Belcher, Ann Carlton Holditch, Grayson Skelton, and Grace Holditch; and seven brothers and sisters, Clarice “Tootsie” Milberg, Jesse Lander, Arthur Lander (Jane ), Gerald “Jerry” Lander, Linda Lander, Mary Elizabeth Foster (Jack) and Joe Lander (Betty)
Visitation will be held at Holder Wells Funeral Home on Thursday, October 29, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.at Holder-Wells Funeral Home 4007 Main St. Moss Point, MS.A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 30, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in Griffin Cemetery in Moss Point, MS with Beverly Maddox officiating.
Our family would like to express our appreciation to the Singing River Hospital and the Hospice of Light staff for the care, compassion and support we received during our father’s illness. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Light, 3535 Bienville Boulevard, Ocean Springs, MS 39564.
You may sign the online register book and send condolences at www.holderwellsfuneralhome.com
Holder-Wells Funeral Home, 4007 Main St, in Moss Point, MS is in charge of the arrangements. (228) 475-2112

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Family/Spouse: Glen Milberger. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mr. Gerald Calhoun "Jerry" Lander, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2019 at the age of 78. He was born September 10, 1940 in Jackson County, MS to Percy and Lola Mae Byrd Lander.
He worked for Huntington Ingalls, and International Paper Company. And was a member of the local 733 IBEW.
Jerry enjoyed reading Louis L'Amour Westerns, watching and listening to the birds and all things in nature. He loved planting a big garden every year and sharing the extras with everyone. But his greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Shirley Wilson Lander, daughter, Sandra Gamble, grandson, Billy Boatwell, Jr., granddaughter, Brittany Megan Saucier. Brothers, P.W. Lander, Jack Lander, Floyd Lander, and sister Clarice Millberger.

Survivors include: his daughter, Darenda (Joey) Platt, Son, Derrick Lander, brothers, Arthur Lander, Joe (Betty) Lander, and Jessie Lander. sisters, Linda Lander, and Elizabeth (Jack) Foster.
7 grandchildren: Kelly, Michael (Becky), Brittany (Mike), Colten, Tristen, Madison and Mackenzie. 11 great grandchildren, Braelyn, Ann, Carsyn, Kendal, Laikyn, Haley, Barrett, Jaxon, Christian, Huck, and Lillie. along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins

Visitation will be held Sunday July 7, from 6p.m. until 8p.m. at Holder-Wells Funeral Home, 4007 Main St. Moss Point, MS 39563. Funeral Service will be Monday, July 8, at 3p.m. at Holder-Wells Funeral Home Chapel where friends may call one hour prior to service time. Burial will be in W.R. Clark Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mission Dept. at Midway United Methodist Church, Operation Christmas Child.
Holder-Wells Funeral Home
Moss Point MS

Family/Spouse: Shirley Ann Wilson. Shirley was born on 15 Jan 1946; died on 21 Mar 2013; was buried in Orange Grove Cemetery, East Pascagoula, Jackson County, Mississippi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]