Ver'Shawn London Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ver'Shawn London (Nyack, New York), born in Mount Vernon, New York, who passed away on May 25, 2023 at the age of 54. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by : his parents, Paul D. Smallwood and Janice L. Tarrant; his great-uncle Bishop Sidney Buxton, Sr.; and his grandparents, Nathaniel Smallwood and Margaret Bullock.
He is survived by : his great-aunt Evangalist Lela Buxton; his children, Tommy Jones (Janena), Shaton Jones and Amiah London; his siblings, Tamika Buxton, Casonya Smallwood-Butler (Steven Butler), Colleen Barksdale, Ebony Smallwood, Wakita Smallwood, Paul D. Smallwood, II (Roman), David Ash and Tyrone Davis; his grandchildren, Elizabeth, Jaliyah, Zaykwon, VerShawn and Sapphire; his nieces and nephews, Tory Butler (Alex), Tiffany Butler, Tiezst Taylor, Maliah Buxton-Clark (Zach), Xavier Thomas, Melissa Simo and Trayvon Smallwood; his great-nieces and great-nephews, Gilissa, Azaria, Gabe, Kaia, Rowan and Kai; his cousin Hilda Bennett; and his sisters, Michelle Buxton, Sheila McGee Pilgrim and Faye Pettiford. He is also survived by his family, friends, and his kids.
Not even a pandemic could stop London from recognizing scholars.
In his final hour, London was escorted by family and community on an Honor Walk as organ donation surgery was planned.
