Donald Ray Landes, Sr.

Mr. Landes was born, July 28, 1944, in Harrisonburg and was the son of the late, Kenneth R. and Mary Frances Shirkey Landes. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Ratcliff Landes of 53 years; five brothers, Alvin, Bobby, Charles, Alfred, and Doug; sisters in law, Mary Catherine and Sue; brothers in law, Donald, Verlon, Raymond and wife, Imogene Ratcliff.

He is survived by a daughter, Patricia Sayre and husband, Brent; a son, Don Landes, Jr. and his fiancé, Frankie Brown; a brother, Carl Landes and wife, Shirley; sisters-in-law, Evelyn and Barbara Landes, Brenda Ratcliff and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. Landes was a member of Ridgeway Mennonite Church where he served as usher and greeter on Sunday mornings. He was self-employed and had a Tree Trimming and Landscaping business for over 50 years; It brought joy to him spending time with family and friends.

The family will receive friends, 6-8 pm, Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at Lindsey Funeral Home, Harrisonburg.

Funeral Services will be held 11 am, Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at Ridgeway Mennonite Church with Rev. Chad Miller and Rev. Ben Risser officiating. Burial will follow in Woodbine Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.lindseyfuneralhomes.com.