Aug 3, 1951 - Aug 1, 2018
Goodbye, John. You were such a wonderful, playful friend in high school. So sad that we lost each other for all the years since then. I can still see you holding a guitar, inspiring me to play one in college years. Take care up there, my friend. - Lance Green
Lance Green
February 21, 2019 | Madison, WI | Friend
Snoopy was my oldest and best friend. Until we meet again my friend. Croí, Onóir, Eolas!
John Sims
September 27, 2018 | Charleston, IL | Friend
Rest in peace, John. You will be missed.
Barbara McLain
August 02, 2018 | Mattoon, IL | Friend
CHARLESTON, IL – John W. Landon, age 66 of Charleston and formerly of Mattoon, passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at a later date. Donations in his honor may be made to the Coles County Animal Shelter and mailed in care of Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Dr., Charleston, IL 61920.
John was born August 3, 1951, in Mattoon, Illinois, the son of the late Albert L. and Nancy (Wallace) Landon. He was a 1969 graduate of Mattoon High School and furthered his education at Eastern Illinois University. John was formerly employed with Adams Memorials and Monuments in Charleston and the R. R. Donnelley & Sons Printing Company in Mattoon. John loved music and was himself, a musician. He was quite the history buff, loved politics and was a collector of political memorabilia.
Left to cherish his memory are two sisters, Becky Williams of Charleston and Susan Landon and husband Richard Dietz of Golden, Colorado; a nephew, James L. Williams and wife Shayna of Charleston, and their children, Mackensie and Hadlie; and a niece, Sarah Bryant and husband Chris of Fishers, Indiana, and their children, Landon and Ruby.
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