Roger Lincoln Landon

Roger Lincoln Landon, 80, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2017 in Kent, OH. He was born on July 25, 1937 in Prospect, OH, working his way through college on the railroad and graduated from Kent State University. Roger was a science/math teacher, guidance counselor, principal and coach at several school districts in Ohio. He served as the mayor of Burbank, OH and was a realtor for Century 21. After he retired from Bedford School District, he assisted with the Urban Forestry/Landscaping Program at Kent Roosevelt HS, doing what he loved most, teaching students how to work in the dirt and care for trees. Roger was passionate about music and loved to play his keyboard and trumpet for anyone who visited. He loved all sports, especially spending time watching tennis with his son, and was a dedicated OSU sports fan. Roger was in the Gold Wing club, winning several national awards for his motorcycle including 1st place Top Gun and Best in Show.

In addition to his parents, Ray and Carol Landon, Roger is preceded in death by brother, George Landon, and daughter, Cathy Landon. He is survived by his children, Christina (Richard) Hickman, Carol Lynn (Matthew) Ford, Joseph Landon, James (Jamie) Landon, and Patricia Powers; sisters, Rebecca (William) Maggs, Margaret Miley, and Doris Cornett; grandchildren, Casey, Jasmine, Shane, Robert, Tommy, Katie, Alex, and Drew.

Visitation will be held from 3:00pm - 6:30pm on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 N. Canton Rd., Akron. Funeral service to follow at 6:30pm. Burial will take place in Prospect, OH with viewing beginning at 1:00pm and service at 2:00pm on Friday, October 27, 2017 at the Prospect United Methodist Church. The family would like to thank Crossroads Hospice and nurse Rochelle for his care. Flowers are welcome, or consider a contribution to Crossroads Hospice.

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