Frederick E. Landis

ATHENS - Frederick "Freddie" E. Landis, 87, of Athens, died Friday, May 7, 2004 at his home.Born March 11, 1917 in Athens, he was the son of the late Earl and Sadie Robinson Landis.He formerly owned and operated Landot Auto Parts and proudly served in the south pacific in the US Army during WWII.  He was a member of the ATHENS -merican Legion Post 21, ATHENS -FW post 3477, and the Chauncey AMVETS post 53. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, seven children, Connie (Bob) Thompson of Athens, Becky (Sandy) Harold of Columbus, Earl (Nancy) Landis of Athens, Maggie (Larry) Thomas of Athens, Judy (Bob) Courtney of Athens, Mary (Tom) Wheatley of Athens, Jim (Linda) Landis of Norfolk, VA; 15 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; a sister, Jeanette (Stan) Howdyshell of Cuyahoga Falls..Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.Services will be Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. at Hughes-Moquin Funeral Home, Athens. Burial will be in West Union Street Cemetery where military services will be conducted by the American Legion Post 21 and ATHENS -FW Post 3477.Friends may call at the funeral home Monday 5 to 8 p.m. Contributions may be made to Appalachian Community Hospice, 30 Herrold Ave, Athens, OH 45701