Mr. Shawn Landon

His Journey Shawn Landon, affectionately known as "Big Shawn," was born on November 22, 1975, to John Landon and Barbara (Rice) Ziegler-Johnson. He was raised in Washington, D.C. and Oxon Hill, Maryland. He attended D.C. Public Schools and graduated from Spingarn High School in 1994. Following high school, Shawn began his career in the Human Services field as a Junior Counselor at the Dupont III Group Home through a partnership between AmeriCorps and Associates for Renewal in Education (A.R.E.). Through his dedication and compassion, he advanced to a full-time staff member and became a valued member of the A.R.E. family for many years, later making meaningful contributions throughout the Washington, D.C. Human Services community, including his work with the Fatherhood Initiative Program through the Far Southeast Family Strengthening Collaborative, where he helped support Black men on their journey into fatherhood. In 2002, Shawn continued his education at Lincoln University, an HBCU in Oxford, Pennsylvania, where he earned his undergraduate and master's degrees, graduating in 2005. His educational journey reflected his dedication to growth, knowledge, and purpose. For the last eight years, Shawn worked at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama, where he continued his dedication to serving and supporting those in the mental health community. His work reflected a lifelong passion for helping those in need, and his compassion and character left a lasting impact on all who knew him. He was raised in Mount Paren Baptist Church of Washington, D.C., under the leadership of Pastor Willie T. Lawson, from an early age, where he served as a youth usher and sang in the youth choir. Later in his life, he joined and was baptized at Temple of Praise in Washington D.C., under the leadership of Bishop Glen A. Staples. His faith remained an important part of his life and journey. Shawn will be remembered as a devoted son, a caring father, and a man of strength and heart. His presence, kindness, and the love he gave so freely will never be forgotten. Shawn leaves to cherish his memory, his loving mother, Barbara (Rice) Ziegler-Johnson, and her husband, Louis Johnson; his father, John Landon; his son, Rasean Hill; his daughter, Aaliy Landon; his siblings, Nicole Jones, Eleanor (Marvin) Hinds, John (Rolanda) McNeil, Landis (Juanita) Landon, Donnie (Shanita) Landon, Tameka Landon, and Shawn Parker, Anthony (Maria) Ross, Angela Johnson, Louis (Tyka) Johnson, Kanise (Brian) Todd, and Tamika Johnson; his aunts, Ida (Garland) Frazier, Janice Tilley, Margarethia, Casey; along with a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. His very early childhood friends include Keith Thaxton, along with the Southern Avenue Crew: Greg, Cornell, Ricardo, Mandell, Tony, and Carlos. Special appreciation is extended to his friends, Juan Davenport and Earl Vincent.

Mr. Shawn Landon

November 22, 1975 - April 25, 2026