KIM ALAN VANLANDINGHAM age 56 born and raised in Houston, TX passed away in his home approximately May 8, listed date as May 14, 2009. Kim was born March 25, 1953 to Terry Eugene and Ruby Lee Dillard Van Landing ham. Although only married for less than four years at age of 18 to Suwanna Sarakual, he gave 2 years and 2 months. to our country in Thailand, and 7 years and 11 months as a Missile Maintenance Tech with the United States Air Force stationed in Thailand and Arizona following that with 1 year and 2 months of serving our country as a computer operator. Much of his wonderful memories of those days are with all of his Air Force Buddies in the 100th AMMS-Airborne Missile
Kim is preceded in death by his parents Terry and Ruby and brother Jerry Don VanLandingham, Being survived by sister Patsi Whatley from Dime Box, TX, two nephews Darrin and Kell Whatley and their families from Houston, TX as well as his “other” nephew Christopher Stevenson and his family from Corpus Christi, TX. Also Kim’s loving aunts, Frances James of Houston and Mary Ogburn Enfinger of Geneva, Alabama along with other aunts and uncles and cousins.
Kim will be honored by his military service and devotion at The Chapel at Houston Memorial National Cemetery 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, Tx 77038 on May 19, 2009 at 1:00PM, burial will be with full military honors following service at Houston National Cemetery.
The Chapel of the Houston National Cemetery
Houston National Cemetery
KIM ALAN VANLANDINGHAM age 56 born and raised in Houston, TX passed away in his home approximately May 8, listed date as May 14, 2009. Kim was born March 25, 1953 to Terry Eugene and Ruby Lee Dillard Van Landing ham. Although only married for less than four years at age of 18 to Suwanna Sarakual, he gave 2 years and 2 months. to our country in Thailand, and 7 years and 11 months as a Missile Maintenance Tech with the United States Air Force stationed in Thailand and Arizona following that with 1 year and 2 months of serving our country as a computer operator. Much of his wonderful memories of those days are with all of his Air Force Buddies in the 100th AMMS-Airborne Missile
Maintenance Squadron, working on Drone Planes. Those planes are remotely piloted vehicles which differed from guided missiles in that they return safely from a mission to once again train fighter pilots to shoot. After Kim’s disability retirement from Air Force and Civil Service his love for the Air Force and his devotion to his buddies in 2007-2008 he designed a website where soldiers of that era, ones from 100th AMMS could stay in contact and share their lives with each other. In 2003 Kim shared his talents by creating his first website Lit'l Bit of Heaven Schnauzer Farm for his sister Patsi Whatley’s Schnauzer business. Kim served as a civil servant as a computer operator at Air Force bases in Alabama and his career with Stewart & Stevenson and Covenant House here in Houston.
Kim is preceded in death by his parents Terry and Ruby and brother Jerry Don VanLandingham, Being survived by sister Patsi Whatley from Dime Box, TX, two nephews Darrin and Kell Whatley and their families from Houston, TX as well as his “other” nephew Christopher Stevenson and his family from Corpus Christi, TX. Also Kim’s loving aunts, Frances James of Houston and Mary Ogburn Enfinger of Geneva, Alabama along with other aunts and uncles and cousins.
Kim will be honored by his military service and devotion at The Chapel at Houston Memorial National Cemetery 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, Tx 77038 on May 19, 2009 at 1:00PM, burial will be with full military honors following service at Houston National Cemetery.
I am sadden to hear that I have loss a very good friend.
My heart is hurting now and I am choked up. I can't put down how I feel into words. It is like losing a dear love one and Kim was loved very much. My prays go out to his family and his friends. He will truly be missed.
I was shocked and sadden to hear about Kim. He was a dear sweet cousin that shared in some good times and sad times in my life. I remember him as a kid following me and Patsi around; needless-to-say, Patsi and I tried to discourage him...it didn't work! I remember sitting with him at Aunt Bernice's house after we buried Uncle Randall. He was a real comfort. Most of all, I remember his smile. I pray that he found peace and is on the other side with our loved ones that have passed on. Kim was loved and cherished by me. My heart is heavy with saddeness. I will miss you and hope to see you again one day on the other side.
Patsi,
Although we did not now your brother --we know you and you always talked so wonderfully of your brother and we could tell you really loved him . I am so sorry to hear about his passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. You are right --he is soaring with eagles now .
Patsi, we are so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. We feel so badly for your loss. You always talked about your love for your brother, and you were so proud of the work he did on the website. We also felt he was a big part in our finding you and your wonderful schnauzer babies. We will be thinking about you during these times you will be sad. I am sure he is now playing with our two lost schnauzers, Heidi and Muffin. We know we will see all of them when we get to heaven. Take care of yourself. We love and miss you.
Patsi - We were saddened and sorry to hear of the loss of your brother, Kim. Although we had never met him we were connected to him through you and through your website. His work brought your love of schnauzers to all of us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sending you a big hug and many puppy kisses from our home to yours.
Uncle, I will miss you.
Kim, I will truly miss our long conversations and especially your calls just to see how I was doing. You placed your concerns for others ahead of your own problems and most of all showed that you were truly a caring and loving person.
I am proud to say you were my friend and that we served our Country together: "With Distinction and Honor"
Rest in peace dear friend. I know there is no more pain/suffering and that you are in good hands with the Lord.
Your friend
The Path Finder (Al)
Patsi. We were so sorry to hear about Kim. He was a great and caring person. And wonderful cousin. He will truly be missed but now he is at peace and united again with his family. Rest In Peace, Kim.
I cannot believe Kim is gone. I will miss him (I miss you) a lot. I remember him torturing me (as I did him) when I was growing up - like only an uncle can. He used to chase me around the farm and yell at me for messing something up he was working on, building or tinkering with. I always managed to get right in the middle of anything and everything he was doing. That being said, Kim was my biggest influence in joining the military and Air Force specifically. We always had that in common. God Bless Kim Alan VanLandingham. He will be missed.
I met Kim through my husband Walter while he was stationed at Hurlburt Field Florida. Kim will truly be missed he was a fun and funny guy. We had a few good times together.
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