Memorial services for Robert Eugene Land, 69, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Saturday, January 18, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Chaplin Debbie Beaver officiating. Military Honors will be provided by VFW Post #8568.

Robert Eugene Land was born November 3, 1950 in Corpus Christi, Texas to parents, John & Bertha (Whitliff) Land.

He was well known within his community, and on any given day you could find him and his brother, Bobby drinking coffee at the local Whataburger. Robert loved to fish, and his funny sense of humor would keep people smiling. Robert joined the Army in 1969 and served his Country honorably as an 11B in the 20th Infantry Regiment. After returning from Vietnam, he worked for Brown and Root building offshore oil platforms.

Robert never met a stranger and was known for helping anyone that needed help. Robert was very close to his brother, Bobby and they didn't often stray too far from one another.

Robert passed away peacefully at home January 9, 2020 from a long battle with Cancer and COPD. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Bertha Land; sisters, Mary Boots, Carolyn Otto; granddaughter, Alana Pepi; and 3 unborn grandchildren.

Mr. Land leaves behind his beloved wife, Betty (Steele) Land of Livingston; daughters, Crystal Land of Tarkington, Nancy and her husband, William Moody of Cleveland, and Catherine and her husband, Andrew Fleetwood of Tarkington; step-sons, Juan Pepi and his wife, Sherahlyn, and Joseph Pepi of Corpus Christi; step-daughter, Brandi and her husband, Larry Kampfer of Livingston; sister, Birdie Land of Fort Worth; brothers, Johnny Land of Cleveland, and Bobby Land of Livingston as well as 12 grandchildren.