A Celebration of Life service for George Franklin Lander, age 84 of Clarksville, will be Friday, February 28, 2020, at 12:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home.
Rev. Frank Hargrow will officiate. Burial will follow in KY Veterans Cemetery West. The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 27, 2020, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM and again on Friday from 11:00 AM until the time of service.
George passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020, at Tennova Healthcare. He was born on November 3, 1935, in Cerulean, KY to George and Laurine Lander. He was a member of Springhill Missionary Baptist Church and a veteran of the United States Army. George was a dedicated husband to his late wife, Meretta Mockabee Lander for 54 years. He was the owner of Lander Trucking. George loved visiting casinos, “family” gatherings, and “Free Pie Wednesday” at O’Charleys.
He is survived by his sister, Pauline Loving; and life-long friends, Danny and Teresa Tinsley, Regina Jack, Shawn Young, Junior Wade, and numerous loving friends.
Please visit George’s guestbook at www.sykesfuneralhome.com and share a memory.