Don Landers, 73, of Bluford, while surrounded by his family, entered Heaven’s gates on the morning of February 22, 2017. Don was born on December 5, 1943 in Stone Mountain, Georgia to Walter and Gladys Landers. A Funeral Service will be held Friday, February 24, 2017 at 7:00 P.M. at Otterbein United Methodist Church in Bluford, Illinois with Reverend Jesse Hinds officiating.  A Visitation will be held Friday, February 24, 2017 from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. at Otterbein United Methodist Church in Bluford, Illinois.  For those who wish, memorials may be given to the Children and Youth Ministries at Otterbein United Methodist Church and will be accepted at the funeral home or mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mount Vernon, Illinois 62864. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Hughey Funeral Home where you may call (618) 242-3348 or visit www.hugheyfh.com for further information and to send condolences.