Mr. James (Purnell) Landy ("Smokey") was born April 15, 1952, in Washington, D.C. He was the beloved son of the late Willie Mae Ellison Landy-Jones and Brook Landy. James received his formal education from the Aiken County public school system. At an early age, he felt led to join Chalk Hill Baptist Church. He later joined and became an active member of Flora Branch Baptist Church, and joyfully sang to God's glory in the Sanctuary Choir. On June 4, 1974, James was wed to Carrine Jackson and from this union was blessed with two children: Rhonda and Rod Landy. He enjoyed spending quality time with his family and friends. "Smokey", as he was affectionately known, was a genuine and caring person, who would never hesitate to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed help. Up until his illness, James was employed by Southern Timber Logging for many years and enjoyed every moment of it. James "Smokey" Landy, departed this life on June 21, 2013, at his home. He leaves to cherish his memories his lovely wife: Carrine Landy of the home, a daughter: Rhonda Landy of the home, two sons: Don Jackson of Alabama and Rod Landy of the home; two special grandsons: Brandon Jackson of Wagener, SC, and R.J. Landy of the home; four other grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, five brothers: Lucious Ellison, Alabama; Robert (Darlene) Landy, Aiken, SC; Willie B (Carrie Mae) Landy, Columbia, SC; Bernard (Angie) Livingston, Aiken, SC; and Brook Seymore Landy, Batesburg, SC, one aunt: Evetta Frazier, Aiken, SC; one sister-in-law: Thelma Oliver, North, SC; adopted mother: Willeen Taylor; two adopted brothers: Terry Taylor of Wagener, SC; Tony Taylor, Salley, SC; one adopted sister: Rhonda (James Ray) Pool; a host of loving nieces and nephews, special friends: James Hall, James Livingston, and Link Heyward, and many other loving relatives, and caring friends.

Service Information

Funeral Services will be on Saturday, June 29, 2013, 1:00 p.m. at the Springfield Auditorium on 218 Brodie Street Springfield, SC. Burial and committal Service will be held at the Flora Branch Baptist Church Cemetary on 586 Begonia Road North, South Carolina 29112. Visitation will be at the J.H. Robinson Funeral Home, 190 Railroad ave, Wagener SC on Friday, June 28 between the hours of 3 and 7 PM. All services are entrusted to the J.H. Robinson's Funeral Home at 190 Railroad Avenue W Wagener, SC 29164