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1935 George 2020

George Lander

November 3, 1935 — February 24, 2020

A Celebration of Life service for George Franklin Lander, age 84 of Clarksville, will be Friday, February 28, 2020 at 12:00PM at Sykes Funeral Home with Rev. Frank Hargrow officiating. 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, Bill Edd Freeman and numerous loving friends.

Please visit George's guestbook at www.sykesfuneralhome.com and share a memory.

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Service Schedule

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Visitation

Thursday, February 27, 2020

3:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)

Sykes Funeral Home & Crematory

424 Franklin St, Clarksville, TN 37040

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Visitation

Friday, February 28, 2020

11:00am - 12:00 pm (Central time)

Sykes Funeral Home & Crematory

424 Franklin St, Clarksville, TN 37040

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Celebration of Life

Friday, February 28, 2020

Starts at 12:00 pm (Central time)

Sykes Funeral Home & Crematory

424 Franklin St, Clarksville, TN 37040

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