Billy Scott Landgraf, 75, of Madill, Okla., passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. He was born on November 19, 1948, in Madill to the late Bill B. Landgraf and Leota Scott Landgraf. Scott was a lifelong resident who deeply cherished his roots in the community.
A proud graduate of Madill High School’s class of 1967, Scott pursued higher education at Oklahoma State University, where he earned a master’s degree in agronomy. His career began at the Noble Foundation, where he spent 30 years as an Agricultural Specialist before retiring to embrace full time his true passion-farming.
On August 7, 1971, Scott married the love of his life, Janice Ruth Payne, in Lone Grove, Okla. Together, they built a life filled with love, dedication, and family. Scott's work extended beyond his professional life; he was a valued member of numerous boards, including the Ardmore Higher Education Board, BancFirst Board, Alliance Hospital Board, Madill School Board, National Pecan Council, and the Oklahoma Pecan Growers Association.
A devout member of the First Baptist Church in Madill, Scott found joy in his faith, community service and hob- bies. He enjoyed saltwater fishing and took great pride in working with pecans. However, his greatest joy came from spending time with his beloved grandchildren, who affectionately called him “Grampy.”
Scott was preceded in death by his parents; son, Kevin Landgraf; brother-in-law, Bobby Jones; and nephew, Logan Smith.
Scott is survived by his devoted wife of 53 years, Janice Landgraf; sons, Jeff Landgraf and wife Stacy of Madill, Wes Landgraf and wife Mendi of Moore, Justin Landgraf and wife Tara of Ardmore; his treasured grandchildren, Lydia and Lauren of Madill, Olivia and Tarah of Moore, Blair and Kennedy of Ardmore; brother, Phillip Landgraf and wife Kathy of Madill; sister, Linda Jones of Ardmore, along with nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
Scott’s legacy of love, dedication, and service will forever be remembered by all who knew him.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Bap tist Home for Girls, Madill, at https://gift.idonate.com/ obhc/baptist-home-for-girls, or the First Baptist Church of Madill (Kevin Landgraf Memorial Scholarship Fund).
Visitation was Thursday, August 15, 2024, at Watts Funeral Home in Madill, Okla. from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Interment was Friday, August 16, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at theWoodberry-ForestCemeteryinMadill,Okla. Memorial Service was at 1:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Madill, Okla. Randy Kendrix officiated the service. Services were under the direction of Watts Funeral Home in Madill, Okla. Condolences may be sent to wattsfuneralhome.com.
Casket Bearers were First Baptist Church Deacons, Doug Blackburn, Stephen Boggs, Chris Bradshaw, Chase Cain, John Carter, Charlie Edmonds, Brent Goodwin, Tommy Hardin, Jeff Landgraf, Tony McDermott, Bryan McGee, Toby Miller, Doug Mitchell, Ron Robertson, Rick Stowers, Tony Wallace, Nick Wallace, Larry Wright and Donald Yow.