Iverson Fleming "Junnie" Landis, Jr.

Iverson Fleming Landis, Jr., affectionately known as "Junnie" and also revered as "Superman" by those who knew him best, passed away on October 9, 2024, in Raleigh, NC, at the age of 63. Born on July 20, 1961, in Akron, Ohio, Iverson was a man characterized by his fun-loving spirit, resourcefulness, and faith.

Iverson's educational journey began in Akron, Ohio, at McEbright Elementary and continued at Garfield High School, Class of '79. He furthered his education at Rhema Bible College and Vance Granville Community College.

Professionally, Iverson dedicated himself to serving others as Pastor of River of Life Church (Akron, Ohio) and New Covenant Christian Center (Raleigh, NC). He was also a successful entrepreneur, founding Covenant Line Striping. Additionally, he worked as a Customer Service Representative at American Airlines. His career was marked by his innate ability to lead.

Iverson's personal life was rich with relationships and hobbies. He is survived by his mother, Josephine Landis (Akron, OH); his children, Silas DaJuan (Shaneen) Landis (Akron, OH), Dora Landis and Michaela Landis (both of Raleigh, NC), Mariah Landis (Tulsa, OK), and Iesha Landis (Morganton, NC); wife, Kimberly Landis (Charlotte, NC); siblings Michael (Carol) Stanford (Granite Bay, CA), and Constance Lee, Sharon Williams-Humphreys, Karen Stallings; stepsisters Qwinita Bell, Lanetrra Tomlinson; stepbrother Frederick (Pat) Butler (all of Akron, OH); and sibling-like cousins Artreatha (Tim) Plummer (Durham, NC), Shirley Tharrington (Atlanta, GA), and Efrem (Tonya) Daniel (Creedmoor, NC). He was preceded in death by his father, Iverson Fleming Landis, Sr., and stepmother, Geraldine Landis.

A man of many interests, Iverson enjoyed traveling, singing, archery, fishing, playing pool, and spending time with his family. He had a remarkable talent for designing and creating innovative solutions and apparatuses.

Minister Efrem Daniel will conduct Iverson's Homegoing service on Thursday, October 17, at noon at Synama Grove Baptist Church, 3166 Tar River Road, Oxford, NC. Viewings will be held on Wednesday, October 16, from 6 to 7 pm at Betts and Sons Funeral Chapel, 512 Lewis St, Oxford, NC, and on Thursday, October 17, from 11:30 am until noon at Synama Grove Baptist Church.

Betts and Sons Funeral Home in Oxford, NC, is assisting the family during this time. Iverson's legacy of love, faith, and creativity will be forever cherished and remembered by those he touched.