Gene Land, age 88 of Hamilton, passed away at Golden Years Nursing Home on Thursday, June 11, 2020. He was born on September 7, 1931 in McKee, KY, the son of the late Jesse and Callie (Bowman) Land. Gene was a 1951 graduate of Hamilton High School and was in the Navy Reserves for 11 years. On June 21, 1957 in Hamilton, he married his wife of over 62 years, Barbara Ann (Sims) Land. Gene retired from Champion Paper as a machine operator in 1993 after 35 years, and was a member of Bethel Community Church for over 60 years. He enjoyed travel, taking care of rental properties, game shows, writing poetry, classical music, and being with family. Gene is survived by his wife, Barbara; daughters, Sarah (Ken) Williams and Rebecca (Kelly) Baker; grandchildren, Tom (Alicia) and Brittanne McWilliams, and Luke, Adam, and Ben Williams; great-granddaughter, Camila; brother, Donald Land; and many other family members and friends. Guests wishing to pay their respects are requested to wear face masks and maintain social distancing. Visitation will be held from 11am to 12pm on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at Webb Noonan Kidd Funeral Home, Ross Avenue at South “D” Street, Hamilton. A Funeral Service will start at 12pm on Tuesday at the funeral home with Pastor Bill Haley officiating. Interment will follow in Rose Hill Burial Park. Memorials are suggested to the Bethel Community Church Maintenance Fund, 2015 NW Washington Blvd, Hamilton, OH 45013. Condolences may be left for the family at www.Webb-Noonan.com
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