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Roger Landon Obituary
He was born in Marion on August 14, 1951 to the late Hershel and Mary Jane (Brown) Landon. Roger was also preceded in death by his sister; Kay (Landon) Lucas, a step-son; Todd Everly and father-in-laws; Dick Oborn and Walter Morehart.
After graduating from Cardington High School, he attended Mansfield State College and graduated with a degree in Computer Science. Roger was employed by Galion Dresser and retired when the business closed completing 25 years of faithful service. He then was a salesman for ABC Appliance warehouse for 8 years retiring in 2013. Roger had also owned and operated Roger's Sports Shop in Galion for 10 years. He was an avid sports fan, favoring football the most, especially Ohio State. Roger and his wife also enjoyed trips to Atlantic City, Las Vegas and Louisiana and were occasionally accompanied by his son and daughter-in-law. Along with playing cards with his many friends, he also collected, sold and traded sports cards. During his son's early years, Roger coached various baseball teams.
Survivors include his wife; Lana (Oborn) Landon to which he had been happily married for 10 years, his son; Travis (Elizabeth) Landon: 2 brothers; Tracy (Margie) Landon and Jeff (Krista) Landon: 4 step-children; Gwen (Everly) Earhart, Troy (Cassandra Tanner) Everly, Scott (Susan) Antkowiak and Blaine Smith; 2 grandchildren; Jentsen and Deklyn Landon; 10 step-grandchildren, Kyle (Kassandra) Stoffer, Natalie Stoffer, Sarah Hines, Lucas Earhart and Gage, Grant and Grace Everly and Lahna Nelson, and Brax and Braum Antkowiak; 2 step-great-grandchildren; Liam & Izabelle Stoffer; his mother-in-law; Mary Lou Morehart and several nieces and nephews.
There will be a celebration of Roger's life for close family and friends held on Saturday, January 24, 2015 from 2PM – 4PM at his home.
In lieu of flowers, his family would prefer memorial donations be made to HomeCare Matters Hospice, P.O. Box 327 Galion, Ohio 44833.
Snyder Funeral Home Richardson Davis Chapel in Galion is honored to serve the family of Roger Landon.
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Joeann Standley
January 24, 2015
Lana and family, My heartfelt sympathies go out to you. Pray that the Lord will comfort you and give you peace. God bless you in your loss of a loved one.
DG
January 23, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. "God is our refuge and strength. ."(Psalm 46 : 1 ) May your faith and the love of those who share your loss comfort you at this time of sadness.
Mike McClintock
January 22, 2015
Prayers to Lana, Travis & rest of family. Worked with Roger at Komatsu for 25 yrs. Had MANY great times at work & coaching our sons baseball teams for lots of yrs as they were growing up....also had many great times as the boys were in high school together on an awesome team. Was always one of the biggest fans of Galion sports. So much fun to be around....R.I.P. Roger!
January 21, 2015
Lana- my thoughts and prayers are with and the family ! Love Barb Hodgson (Fayetteville Ga
January 21, 2015
Our thoughts/prayers to the Landon Family. Roger will be missed. The Atwood Family
Terry and Rosie Hobbs
January 21, 2015
Lana and family, So sorry for your loss. Your in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Terry and Rosie
January 20, 2015
You will be missed-but never forgotten in the hearts of those who loved you so-Our condolences and prayers for family and friends
Don and Norma Wilson
Jill Taylor
January 20, 2015
My prayers go out to the family. I worked with Roger for years at Abc Warehouse and he was so kind and funny. I am deeply saddened but I know he is in a wonderful place now.
Britt Reed
January 20, 2015
I am so sorry to hear about this sudden, tragic event. I worked with Roger for several years. He was one of the most laid back, kind and cool guys I know. Prayers to the family. R.I.P. my friend.
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