LANDERS FAMILY ~ EST 1915
May we all learn from the stories and the history of our family founded by Walter and Thelma.
They left a legacy of loving God, working hard and putting family first which continues to grow through all of us.
THE LANDERS
Walter & Thelma Landers
It all began with Walter and Thelma Landers in 1915.
Walter Owen Landers was born in June 10, 1896. He met Thelma Bishop at church and they were married at the age of 19 in August 26, 1915.
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Walter and Thelma, 1915
These are my grandparents, my father’s parents, Walter and Thelma. They got married in 1915. Neither one of them came close to finishing high school. Walter was adopted by a man Judge Lee because his parents couldn’t afford…
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Clayborn Ellis Landers
My father always says he is the 7th son of seven sons. His first brother was Clayborn Ellis Landers born in 1917. Tony was born 18 years later in 1935! I believe Clay set the bar high for…
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Our Historian, Linda "Loves Big"
My mom loves people. My mom believes in people. My mom expects people to do the right thing and if they don’t she forgets and forgives! My husband says, “Linda loves BiG!” When she married Tony she fell…
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