Columbus, OH — James “Jimmy” Landess age 64 passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2018, in Persimmon Ridge Healthcare. He was born in Portland on November 22, 1954, the son of Jerry and Mary (Gelzleichter) Landess. He was an accomplished Harness Race Driver racing all over the United States and Canada until being injured in a racing accident. He was a 1973 Portland High School graduate.

Surviving is his parents Jerry and Mary Landess of Portland, brother Gary Landess of Indianapolis and sister Lisa Reyes of Portland. He has several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services will be held at a later date. Baird-Freeman Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Memorials can be made to the choice of the donor.

Online condolences at www.bairdfreeman.com