Richard Land
Posted: November 28, 2020
Richard Lee “Rick” Land was born in Electra, Texas on April 14, 1945. He was the son of Richard Land and Frances Homme Land. He departed this life in Blytheville, Arkansas on November 24, 2020. He was 75 years old. Rick proudly served his country during the Vietnam War as a member of the United States Army. After his honorable discharge, he then enlisted in the United States Air Force and served in Thailand. Rick was a proud graduate of Mississippi State University. On July 27, 2007, in Batesville, Arkansas, he was united in marriage to Carla Johnson. Rick worked as the CFO of Prodentic Company and Life Plus Company. Rick loved traveling. He has visited all seven continents, all 50 states, almost all the Canadian providences, and 88 foreign countries. He also was an avid reader. He loved Mississippi State sports and the Washington Redskins. He is survived by his wife, Carla Land; four sons, Richard Land and his wife, Terri of Georgia, Frank Land and his wife, Christie, Chris Land, Patrick Land and his wife, Sara all of Mississippi; one sister, Karen Boyd and her husband, Lindley of Mississippi; one brother, Greg Land and Pam Arnold of Mississippi; five grandchildren, Bradley, Jackson, Tyler, Emily and Payton; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Frances Land.