Landon, Edward Darren

Edward “Darren” Landon, 62, of Check, passed away on Tuesday Sept. 1, 2026. Darren graduated from Tangier Combined High School. He served his country in the US Army and then became a police officer on Tangier. While on the island he felt the call to serve people and became the Youth Leader to the youth on the island later he graduated Duke Divinity School and became a Licensed Local Pastor.

After a short stint on the Eastern Shore, he received his first appointment at a parish in Floyd County. He served 4 churches with this parish and had 3 services every Sunday for 18 years. Darren was an avid sports fan recalling many stats from years ago he followed the Yankees, Raiders, Rangers, Knicks and the NC State Wolfpack, and Georgia Bulldogs Football. Darren was the boy’s and girls’ basketball coach on Tangier Island for a few years.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Ross & Nellie Landon; and a brother: Terry Landon. He is survived by his wife of 43 years: Chris Landon; Children: Justin Landon, Rochelle Crockett (Bill), Isabella Landon, Zachary Pruitt; one niece: Tayor Pruitt; two nephews: Trent Pruitt and Anthony Pruitt.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday Sept. 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Gardner Funeral Home with Pastor Rodney Collins, Pastor Jerry Hylton, David Whitlock, and Barbara Thompson. Darren loved the 5th Sunday Cowbell Services and therefore we will be doing this in his honor for the Celebration of Life. The family will receive friends Friday evening at Gardner Funeral Home from 5 until 7 PM. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date on Tangier Island for family and friends.

In Lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the Floyd United Methodist Church Parrish c/o Reba Goff 1365 Huffville Rd. NE Pilot, VA 24138.