Memorial Service
First Baptist Church of West Columbia
226 S. Broad St.
West Columbia, TX
77486
Saturday, September 13, 2014
10:00 a.m.
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of Lake Jackson, TX
January 23, 1949 - September 5, 2014
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Gerald was born January 23, 1949 in Houston TX to Laura Ada Lanford Lands and Jack Ferguson Lands. After the death of his mother, Gerald was raised by his material grandparents, Jessie and Tom Lanford. Gerald attended school in Rockdale TX, graduating in 1967. He attended Texas State Technical Institute then started work for Dow Chemical. He married Frannie Hurst in1970, they moved to Lake Jackson where they have made their home for the last fourty four years.
Gerald was a Believer in Christ and lived his days through grace.
Gerald retired from Dow and was presently working for Marathon.
Gerald is survived by wife Frannie Lands, daughter Nicole Lands Meador, son in law Lee Meador and grand son Colby Meador, sisters Nancy Clark and her husband Ken, Joyce Roberts and brother Jack Lands. He is survived by sister in laws, Laura Boston and Bonnie Symank and her husband Denny Symank. Gerald loved and was loved by many nieces, nephews,cousins and friends. He was proceeded in death by his parents and grand parents.
Services will be held Saturday September 13, 2014 at 10:00 am in the First Baptist Church West Columbia, 226 S. Broad St. In lieu of flowers the family suggests a donation to the Kenyan Children's Education Fund through the First Baptist Church, PO Box 326, West Columbia, TX 77486.
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8 Condolence(s)
Larry N. Jackson
Austin, TX
Thursday, September 18, 2014
After graduation, we all went our separate ways. Will never forget you, when I first went to Rockdale High. You was a caring person. Gone but never forgotten.
Elizabeth Meinholdt
Brenham, TX
Thursday, September 11, 2014
My sincere Sympathy to Gerald's family. His Mother and my Mother were cousins. Blessings to all of you.
Phyllis
Pt . Venture, TX
Thursday, September 11, 2014
You & your family will be in our prayers.
Vi Lamere Mueller
La Grange, TX
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers... God bless you all.
Mary Jo Bennett
Conroe, TX
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Frannie,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God's Love comfort you and bring you peace.
Carole Raschke Minor
Houston, TX
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Frannie,
I'm so very sorry to hear about Gerald's death. May the sorrow you feel today soon be replaced by happy memories of the times you shared together. My thoughts are with you.
Carole
W. Gail Blackmon
Caldwell, TX
Monday, September 8, 2014
To the family, I considered Gerald a very closed friend. I will always remembered the days we play together at his or my house and the Sunday School and Bible School classes we attended at our church in Rockdale. My wife Doris and myself extend to you the family our deepest sympathy.
W. Gail Blackmon
The Class of 1967
Frances Clark Kyle
El Campo, TX
Monday, September 8, 2014
My thoughts are prayers are with Gerald's family at this time. I hope God's grace and happy memories help you during this sad time.