Celebrating the life of
O. Landis Hurley
May 18, 1920 - October 10, 2014
Mentor at Bethesda Home for Boys & Past President of the Coastal Empire Council of Boy Scouts of America
Savannah - Owen Landis Hurley, 94, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2014 at The Oaks at The Marshes on Skidaway Island. Landis Hurley was born in Farmer City, Illinois and grew up on the family farm. He attended college at the University of Illinois and played football for the “Fighting Illini” before graduating Phi Beta Kappa with a chemical engineering degree. Mr. Hurley went on to work for Amoco Oil/BP for over 30 years as a refinery manager at Whiting, Indiana; Texas City, Texas; and Savannah, Georgia.
Landis enjoyed fishing and golf after retirement as well as mentoring at Bethesda Home for Boys. He was an active member of Kiwanis and a past president of the Coastal Empire Council of Boy Scouts of America. He was also named Industrial Man of the Year by the International Management Council of the YMCA in 1975.
He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Marian or “Shep” as he loved to call her, son Steve, and daughter Marian, as well as five grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will take place at the convenience of the family at a future time.
Remembrances in his name may be sent to Bethesda Home for Boys.
Shep, you chose a fine man some 66 years ago!Landis shared his wisdom and talents in so many ways with so many people that I am sure that you and God and his many friends are very thankful for his 94 years of love! He chose a fine woman also and his nickname for her must have focused on the GREAT SHEPARD when he chose "Shep"! With love, Ann & Jim
- Jim & Ann Fendig, Savannah, GA
Dear Cissy, I am sorry to hear about your father. I know he'll be missed by you, your family, and many he touched at Bethesda. You will be in the Piette family's prayers.
- Jim Piette, Jr., Savannah, Ga
Dear "Shep," We send our sincere sympathy on the passing of Landis.Please remember all of the happy times over the years.Landis will be remembered for his many hours of helping others.You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
- Judy and Tom Mahoney, Savannah, Ga.
My condolences to Shep and the Hurley family. I worked with Landis for a number of years at the Savannah Asphalt Refinery and I was Manager of Asphalt Sales for the East Coast. He was a great person and understood the needs and wants of our customers.
- Roland Hessel, Savannah, GA
My condolences to the Hurley family. May the God of comfort grant you peace in your time of grief.May you be assured from the scripture at Revelation 21:3,4 which say " He will wipe the tears from your eyes and death will be no more, neither mourning, nor outcry,nor pain, these former things have passed away.
- c.h, lawrenceville, ga
Shep, you chose a fine man some 66 years ago!Landis shared his wisdom and talents in so many ways with so many people that I am sure that you and God and his many friends are very thankful for his 94 years of love! He chose a fine woman also and his nickname for her must have focused on the GREAT SHEPARD when he chose "Shep"! With love, Ann & Jim
- Jim & Ann Fendig, Savannah, GA
Dear Cissy, I am sorry to hear about your father. I know he'll be missed by you, your family, and many he touched at Bethesda. You will be in the Piette family's prayers.
- Jim Piette, Jr., Savannah, Ga
Dear "Shep," We send our sincere sympathy on the passing of Landis.Please remember all of the happy times over the years.Landis will be remembered for his many hours of helping others.You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
- Judy and Tom Mahoney, Savannah, Ga.
My condolences to Shep and the Hurley family. I worked with Landis for a number of years at the Savannah Asphalt Refinery and I was Manager of Asphalt Sales for the East Coast. He was a great person and understood the needs and wants of our customers.
- Roland Hessel, Savannah, GA
My condolences to the Hurley family. May the God of comfort grant you peace in your time of grief.May you be assured from the scripture at Revelation 21:3,4 which say " He will wipe the tears from your eyes and death will be no more, neither mourning, nor outcry,nor pain, these former things have passed away.
- c.h, lawrenceville, ga
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
