Mr. John R. Landers (dob 10/29/1939), of Liverpool, New York, went to be with the Lord on June 1, 2019, at his residence in Vidalia, GA.
He was predeceased by his parents, John D. and Gertrude Kuhfahl Landers.
Surviving are his beloved wife of 56 years (married 10/13/1962), Mary Dean Landers of Vidalia, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Gretchen and Robert C. Brand, Jr. of Columbus, GA; and grandson, Jonathan Brand of Columbus, GA.
Since 1974, John owned his Certified Public Accounting practive in Liverpool, and was a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants, and the New York State Society of Public Accountants.
After graduating from Liverpool High School in 1956, he earned a B.A. degree from Hamilton College in Clinton, NY. He furthered his education in the New York University Graduate School of Business Administration and the Syracuse University Graduate School.
Over the years he had leadership positions with the Liverpool First Presbyterian Church, Syracuse Rescue Mission, American Heart Association, Liverpool Rotary Club, Greater Liverpool Chamber of Commerce, Liverpool Masonic Lodge, and town of Salina Board of Assessment Review. He was a member of the Liverpool American Legion (US Army) and the Village of Liverpool Board of Appeals.
Graveside Funeral Services for Mr. John R. Landers will be held Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at 11:00 AM at Ohoopee Community Cemetery with Dr. Stanley Roberts and Reverend Michael Plowman officiating. Interment will follow. There will be no visitation.
Contributions in lieu of flowers can be made to either Liberty Baptist Church of Lyons, GA, PO Box 410 Lyons, GA 30436 or the Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse, 120 Gifford St. Syracuse, NY 13202.
Stewart-Rosier Funeral Service Vidalia Chapel is in charge of funeral arrangements.
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