Chaplain (Ret.) H. Warren Landis at age 91, passed away on Wed. February 18th at the Chesapeake Retirement Community in Newport News, Virginia where he had been a resident for ten years. He was predeceased by his parents, Elsie G. Landes and Henry D. Landes, two sisters, Goldie Landes and Marie Young, three brothers; Ray, Carl and Leslie Landes of the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. He is survived by his wife, Wanda E. Landis and daughters, Katherine Warden of Williamsburg, and Nancy Rubin (Jonathan) of Richmond, VA, two sister- in- laws, Janet and Darlene Landes also from the Shenandoah Valley, 4 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. As a Methodist minister, he served several churches in the Virginia Conference, including Phoebus United Methodist Church in Hampton for eight years. His final assignment was as a chaplain at the Hampton Veterans Administration Medical Center. He also served as an active duty and reserve Air Force chaplain. He graduated from Shenandoah University; James Madison University; Emory University Chandler School of Theology, and Boston University with a Doctorate of Ministry. As a veteran of WWII, he participated in the Normandy invasion and the Battle of the Bulge where he was captured by the Germans on Christmas Day and imprisoned in two concentration camps. During that time, he was wounded twice, but was sent back to continue with his unit. He received various commendations for his service and was led during the war to study for the ministry upon returning home. He served as chaplain of the local and state Ex-POW and Purple Heart organizations. After retirement, he served as a volunteer chaplain at the Hampton VA Medical Center. He was a member of the Phoebus Lions Club as well as a volunteer with the Phoebus Fire Dept. and volunteer/instructor for the Phoebus Rescue Squad. Throughout his life and career, he led or assisted with the local scout organizations. The family visitation will be Friday, February 27th from 4-5:30 pm at the R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home. A Funeral service will be conducted 11:00 AM Saturday, February 28, 2015, at Chestnut Memorial United Methodist Church located at 1024 Harpersville Road, Newport News, VA. Internment Services will take place at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date to be determined. (If poor weather conditions are forecasted on Friday and Saturday, please check the obituary page on Friday or rhaydensmith.com for any changes to visitation and service times.) The family wishes to extend heartfelt appreciation to the Assisted Living and Healthcare staff at the Chesapeake Retirement Community. We are thankful for their loving and compassionate care while he was a resident. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the Chestnut Memorial United Methodist Church Music Ministry. Arrangements are by R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home, 245 S. Armistead Ave, in downtown Hampton, 757-723-3191.