Jim A. "Cast Iron Jim" Landon, age 66, was born on November 19, 1947 age 66,or as he would say "I'm 29 again", of Freeville, NY and left to be with the lord on November 23 while surround by his loving family & good friends. A Son of the late Albert and Grace Murphy Landon, Jim was an area resident of Freeville and a graduate of Dryden High School. He served our Country in the Navy. Jim first worked at several construction jobs then went back to school to become a great machinist.
His prefect job was when he worked as a Manager for Myers Campground in Lansing. He was always accused of being paid for socializing. After retirement he worked as a special education aide at Groton Central School where he was loved by all. He enjoyed his family and friends along with whatever life brought him. The most enjoyment for Jim was cooking with his Cast Iron for everyone on an open campfire while camping. He loved golfing with his buddies.
Jim A. "Cast Iron Jim" Landon, age 66, was born on November 19, 1947 age 66,or as he would say "I'm 29 again", of Freeville, NY and left to be with the lord on November 23 while surround by his loving family & good friends. A Son of the late Albert and Grace Murphy Landon, Jim was an area resident of Freeville and a graduate of Dryden High School. He served our Country in the Navy. Jim first worked at several construction jobs then went back to school to become a great machinist.
He is survived by his loving, devoted wife of 35 years Donene Bancroft Landon whom he always referred to as his "Bride". He is also survived by their loving children Adam Buck and Abby Landon, and his special "Ma" Dorita Bancroft; his children from a previous marriage, two sons, James "J" Landon and Michael Landon; his daughter, Crickett Landon and grandchildren Cameron, Malcolm, and Dante; brothers, Rob (Anne) Landon, sisters, Ollie (Art) Schaffhouser along with brothers, Dean (Linda) Bancroft and Jer (Jodi) Bancroft, sisters, Joy (Randy) Sovocool and Debi (Ron) Jackson; several nieces, nephews and cousins as well as his honorary adopted family consisting of Tim & Kat Empson and their children, Trever, Tori and Jacob Empson also Rebekah Cochran.
A celebration of his life (dish to pass) will be held from 1 to 5 PM, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013 at the McLean Fire Hall. Please bring pictures and stories to share. Perkins Funeral Home assisted the family. www.perkinsfuneralhome.com
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