With grateful hearts, we remember the words of the beloved hymn:
“Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee,
How great Thou art, how great Thou art.”

Charles (Charley) Malcolm Landrum, age 76, passed away on January 19, 2026, in Vero Beach, Florida, and entered into eternal rest with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Charley was born on May 19, 1949, in Miami, Florida, to James Malcolm Landrum and Ludell Landrum. Throughout his life, Charley placed his trust in God and cherished his family. Those who knew him take comfort in the promise of Scripture: “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want… and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” (Psalm 23)

From high school Charley joined the Florida National Guard in 1967 and served until 1974 when he was honorably discharged with the rank of Staff Sergeant. After his discharge he enjoyed a long and successful career spanning 42 years of dedicated employment, working for BellSouth, South Central Bell, and AT&T from 1969 until his retirement in 2011. He took great pride in his work and was known for his reliability, commitment, and strong work ethic.

Outside of work, Charley found joy in simple pleasures. He especially enjoyed woodworking, camping, and canoeing, often spending time outdoors and creating things with his hands—activities that reflected his patience, creativity, and appreciation for God’s creation.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Belinda Hope Landrum.

He is also survived by his children: Heath Landrum (Jessica Thurman) of Navarre, Florida; Deric Landrum (Diana) of Hohenwald, Tennessee.

Charley was a proud grandfather to Tayler Landrum (Brittany) of Summertown, Tennessee; Gage Landrum (Kendall) of Hohenwald, Tennessee; Presley Clayton of Hohenwald, Tennessee; Rhett Landrum (Taylor Lynn) of Summertown, Tennessee; Scarlett Schiavo (Anthony) of Vero Beach, Florida; Melanie Landrum of Hohenwald, Tennessee; and Anna Kay O’Guin of Linden, Tennessee. Spencer and Hadley Collom of Navarre, Florida.

He was also blessed with great-grandchildren: Easton, Charley Mae, Blakely, and Naomi Landrum of Summertown, Tennessee; and Wellings, Embryn, and Relic Landrum of Hohenwald, Tennessee.

Charley was preceded in death by his parents, James Malcolm Landrum and Ludell Landrum, and his brother, James Michael Landrum.

Charley will be cremated, and a memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.

Though we mourn his passing, we cling to the truth of God’s Word: “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” (Matthew 5:4) We rejoice in the hope found in Christ, knowing that “to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.” (2 Corinthians 5:8)