?B. J.? Kelly Wayne Lands, Jr. of Potosi, Missouri departed this life on August 8, 2007 at Potosi, Missouri, having reached the age of 20 years, 11 months and 6 days. He was born at Potosi, Missouri on September 2, 1986, a son of Kelly Lands, Sr. and Ramona Cayson Lands.
B.J. loved the outdoors and was an avid fisherman and hunter. He learned to play the guitar and he and his cousin Michael loved playing music together. He loved to go swimming with his family and loved to spend time with family. He was a loving and devoted husband, step-father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend.
Those who remain to mourn the passing of his life include his wife, Crystal Lands of Potosi; his mother, Ramona Lands of Potosi; his father, Kelly Lands of Bismarck; four stepchildren, Phoenix Dover, Austin Dover, Sandra Potter, Breanna Potter; his special aunt, Delores Berry of Mineral Point; a sister, Amanda Lands of Potosi; a brother, James Lands of Potosi; two half brothers, Justin Harmon of Centerville, Rodney Lands of Mineral Point; a half sister, Kelly Elaine Emily; nieces; nephews; aunts; uncles; cousins and many other relatives and friends who will sadly miss him.
Funeral services were conducted on Friday, August 10, 2007 at 1 PM at the Britton Chapel, Potosi, Missouri with Rev. Jim Wade officiating. Serving as pallbearers were Harold Clark, James Lands, Alex Gouch, Bobby Skiles, Michael Berry, Bobby Sampson, Justin Harmon and Bill Cayson.
Interment and final prayers were held at Palmer Cemetery. All arrangements were entrusted to the care and direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Potosi.