Adam L. Van Landingham

ADAM LOUIS VAN LANDINGHAM JR. was born on June 17, 1950 in Parksley, Virginia. He was the first child born to the late Margaret L. Van Landingham and Adam Louis Van Landingham Sr. He departed this life on March 29, 2006 at the age of 55, after battling a lengthy illness. Adam was also known as Adam Jr. or Vann Jr. to his family and friends. Adam was the father of (2) two sons, Adam III and Jaquin (deceased), and (2) two daughters, Autumn and Summer Van Landingham. He retired in (2002) with an extensive sales & marketing background, as a Salesman, Trainer, Regional Director, National Trainer and Executive. Adam was a member of the PHI BETA SIGMA Fraternity, Incorporated (1971). Having graduated from the Community College of Baltimore as well as the University of Baltimore with degrees in Psychology, Criminal Justice, and a Masters degree in Business Information Systems from Remington College. Since 1984, Adam had served as a Commissioner of voting in Baltimore, Maryland and New Orleans, Louisiana, and as a Community Volunteer, Board Member of several Non-Profit Corporations. Adam was the founder and CEO of CREATIVE ENTERPRISE, Inc until 2002 when the corporation was renamed: THE VAN LANDINGHAM GROUP. Adam faithfully served his country as a United States Marine in Vietnam for (2) two tours of duties. Adam was a Christian and a member of the St. Phillips Lutheran Church as a child. Adam leaves to cherish his fond memories: (1) one son, Adam L. Van Landingham III; (1) one daughter-in-law, Delores M. Van Landingham; (2) two daughters, Autumn and Summer Van Landingham; (5) five sisters, Dana Van Landingham Barnes, Star Van Landingham Lewis, Kaye Van Landingham Davis, Omega Van Landingham Fisher, and Bessie Van Landingham Bennett; (1) one brother, Lloyd R. Van Landingham; (1) one sister-in-law, Valerie Mapp Van Landingham; (2) two brothers-in-law, Gregg Bennett and Troy Fisher Jr.; (5) five grandchildren, Jacquin Jr., Aaron, Adam IV, Alexis and Amya Van Landingham; (3) three aunts, Christine Pack, Deborah Scott, and Margaret Murray; (2) two uncles, William Pack Sr. and Horace Scott; (2) two great-aunts, Maggie Brown and Melvina Hawkins; (17) seventeen nieces, Deneen, Dionne, Joy, Tanya, Maria, Machelle, Tiffanie, Trina, Tiffani, Danielle, Monica, Latarsha, Ashley M., Amber M., Ashley L., Astrid, and Alexus; (10) ten nephews, Hugh, Aaron Jr., Maurice, Joseph Jr., Alvin Jr., Toney Jr., Trinity, Charles, Samuel Jr., and Adam. Siblings Leon T. Van Landingham (brother) and Ressa Van Landingham Gates (sister), preceded him in death. Adam will be missed by family, friends and the many people he came in contact with throughout his life.

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Adam L. Van Landingham

June 17, 1950 - March 29, 2006