James Harold Landrum

James (Harold) Landrum, 87, of Waco, Texas passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on May 13, 2026. A visitation will be held at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home on Thursday, May 21, 2026, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. A graveside service will be held the next day Friday, May 22, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at the Potosi Cemetery in Potosi, Texas.

Harold was born June 21, 1938, in Abilene, Texas to Herman and Ellen Landrum. He grew up in Abilene and graduated from Abilene High School in 1956. On August 1, 1959, Harold married Linda Jean Edington, daughter of Carl and Dorothy Edington of Abilene. At this time, Harold was a drafter for Lone Star Gas Company. Shortly after the birth of their first son, Harold began his career with General Adjustment Bureau, where he was a General Claim Adjuster and Branch Manager. Harold retired from General Adjustment Bureau after 40 years of Service. Harold and Linda celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary shortly before her passing. Both Harold and Linda were lifelong members of the First United Methodist Church. Harold was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and provider for his family.

Harold loved hunting, playing golf, and sports. Some of his happiest moments came from coaching his boys and watching his grandchildren participate in their activities.

Harold is preceded in death by his parents Herman and Ellen Landrum, his wife Linda Landrum, his sister Kathryn Williams, and his stepbrother Gene Landrum.

He is survived by his stepbrother, Don Landrum; his sons, David Landrum and wife Dana of Quinlan, Texas, and Derin Landrum and wife Melissa of Waco, Texas. He was a proud grandfather to Laci Hinsley, Whitney Atkins, Dylan Landrum, Blake Landrum, Will Landrum, and Hayden Landrum, and a great‑grandfather to Haylie Hinsley, Jaxson Hinsley, Kaden Hinsley, Lily Landrum, and Lorelai Landrum. Each of them brought him tremendous joy and pride.

Serving as pallbearers will be David Landrum, Derin Landrum, Dylan Landrum, Blake Landrum, Will Landrum, and Hayden Landrum. Honorary pallbearers are Charles Hillburn and Donald Baber.

The family invites you to leave a message or memory of Harold in his “Memorial Guestbook” at www.WHBfamily.com.