William Landon Vernon

August 25, 1936 - January 4, 2021

William Landon Vernon, 84, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021, at North Pointe of Mayodan. Mr. Vernon’s cremains will be interred with his beloved wife’s at Mayodan Municipal Cemetery. There will be no formal service at this time. A Rockingham County native, Landon was born on August 25, 1936, to the late Willie and Opal Smith Vernon. He worked for both Gate City Savings and Loan and Southern Steel and Wire. Landon was a generous, kindhearted man who loved children. He was well known for going into Fuzzy’s and Walmart, handing out money to children that he saw. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Cardwell Vernon; his sons, Lee Vernon and Timmy Vernon; and his brothers, PeeWee Vernon, Mickey Vernon, and Thurman Vernon. Landon is survived by his sisters, Wilma Scott of Myrtle Beach and Patricia James and husband Steve of Mayodan; and several nephews. The family would like to thank the staff at North Pointe and Hospice of Rockingham County for the love and care shown to Landon. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Rockingham County, P.O. Box 281, Wentworth, NC 27375. Ray Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Landon Vernon and all are invited to share memories or offer condolences at www.rayfuneralhome.com.