of Bryant, AR
December 14, 1929 - June 15, 2022
John Wesley Land, III, 92, of Bryant, AR. left his earthly home peacefully surrounded by his family on June 15, 2022. He was born on December 14, 1929 in Little Rock to the late John Wesley Jr. and Pauline Land. John was a Navy Veteran and member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. He attended Subiaco Academy and Little Rock University. While at Subiaco Academy he was a Golden Gloves Boxer. John worked for Frank Lyon for 5 years and retired as CEO from M.M. Cohn in 1994. He enjoyed long distance running, sea kayaking, backpacking, golf and fishing. Some of his long-distance running adventures included Pike's Peak, The Grand Canyon, Marine Corp Marathon and various others. He did volunteer work for United Way, Pulaski County Prevention Institute, Our Town, The Water Shed and Lions Club. He was a board member of Just Say No and YMCA.
He is preceded in death by his daughters, Susan Land and Lisa Murphy; two sisters, Paula Kirchner and Joan Marie Land and one brother, Nick Land.
John is survived by the love of his life of 36 years, Sylvia Land; one son, John R. Land (Barbie); stepsons, Ronnie Forthmon (Brenda) and Steve Forthmon (Tracye); 8 grandchildren, Bobby Holleman, Melissa Holleman, Christine Land, Connor Murphy, Kayla Garner, Holly Johnson, Derek Pike and Alison Pike and 9 great grandchildren. He is also survived by sisters, Patricia Kirchner, Mary Scott and Jan Porter; brother, Mike Land and a host of family and friends that will love and miss him dearly.
Funeral service will be held at 11:30 A.M., Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Roller Drummond Funeral Home on I 30, Little Rock, AR. Visitation will be at the funeral home, 6- 8 PM, Friday, the 17th.
Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond
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12 Condolence(s)
Cyndi Dillion
Saturday, June 18, 2022
Goodness, I hardly know what to say. My heart hurts. John was such an influence to me. I am forever grateful for all the wisdom and lessons he taught me. My condolences and prayers for Sylvia and all the family. He will be sorely missed.
Robert Hanson
Friday, June 17, 2022
May John Rest in Peace
and Bless his Family
Tad Phillips
Friday, June 17, 2022
Gee I don’t know how many years ago we first worked together at M M Cohn but a it was many. He was a talented man who was “old schoolâ€, completely trust worthy. His word or handshake was good. Sylvia and family my thoughts are with you. Tad
Kimberly Klindt
Friday, June 17, 2022
Mrs. Sylvia and John R. And Barbie Land and grandchildren and great grandchildren and family and friends. I am sending my sincere condolences and prayer’s for your loss. I will be praying for all of you. Please know that my thoughts and prayer’s will be with each of you for the coming day’s.
Don Pfeifer
Thursday, June 16, 2022
A lot of wonderful memories after working closely together for over 30 years. He was an extremely fine person.
Pat Langley
Thursday, June 16, 2022
Ms. Sylvia,
I'm thinking of you & John & recall visiting in your home. Always loved that Teal color in your kitchen. Please take care as you enjoy hundreds of fond memories from many years.
Shirley Cullins Bennett
Thursday, June 16, 2022
I was touched by the kindness of this gentle man when he paid the deductible for an eye surgery for me during my tenure at M. M. Cohn around 1970. It was donated quietly with no fanfare and much appreciated. My sincere condolences to the family in the loss of this good man.
Cheryl Chapman
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
John was a man of integrity with a giving heart and generous soul. He lived a life of service helping businesses, nonprofits, family and friends. I am so thankful for John’s work with UALR Children International and the many volunteer hours he dedicated to improve the lives of 3,000 children in Little Rock. John’s light will continue to shine brightly as we celebrate his work and the hundreds of lives he touched. Sending prayers to Sylvia and family members. Much love, John. I will miss you!
TEVA POPPY
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
John, thank you for everything you taught me. You were such a brilliant man that was full of so much knowledge and I admired and respected you so much. I am so grateful for the day I met you.
Rest In Peace!
Dickie Lunsford
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Sylvia and Family
My sincere condolences and prayers for your loss .
Joyce Box
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Love and prayers to all your family from our family.
Theanna Young
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
So so sorry for your loss. Please know my thoughts, prayers and love are with you.