Gene Robert Land, 75, of Coral Springs, Florida, formerly of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
Gene was born on July 6, 1949, in Athens, Tn., to the late Robert and Louise Land. He was a 1967 graduate of McMinn County High School, a 1969 graduate of Miami-Dade Junior College North, where he received his degree in Mortuary science. Gene was a veteran of the United States Army having served during Vietnam. He was a funeral director and embalmer at Lane Funeral Home Coulter Chapel for over 50 years. After retirement he remained active as a consultant at the funeral home until his passing. Gene was an active member of Red Bank Baptist Church where he served as deacon and was a member of the Wood / Aslinger Life Group. He was a member of the Red Bank Lions Club, the Tennessee Funeral Directors Association, and the National Funeral Directors Association.
In addition to his parents, Gene was preceded in death by the love of his life Lynda to whom he was married to for over 43 years.
Surviving is his daughter, Ginny Smith (Adam), sister, Alice Decker, brother, Dene Land (Lydia), grandchildren, Xander Smith, and Stella Smith; niece, Allison Decker Goins (Kevin), nephews; Jeremy Land (Stacey), Ryan Land, and Drew Decker (Becca).
Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, March 11, at 11 a.m. at the Chattanooga National Cemetery with military honors. Officiating will be Dr. Sam Greer and Bill Harvey.
A time of remembrance and visitation will be held on Monday, March 10, from 5-8 p.m. at the Coulter Chapel of the Lane Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the Red Bank Lions Club in Gene’s memory.
Arrangements are entrusted to Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace, Chattanooga, Tn. 37415, www.LaneFH.com, 423 877-3524.