BORN

1916

DIED

2013

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James Crowder Funeral Home - League City

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League City, Texas

Weldon Langley Obituary

Weldon Aubrey Langley was born July 26, 1916, and entered Heaven on July 12, 2013. He is preceded in death by his parents, siblings and a son. He is survived by his wife of 75 years, Dorothy Lee Langley, daughter Ann Roubion, foster son Tom Turnipseed (Marcia), grandchildren Robert Roubion (Cortney), John Roubion (Joni), David Roubion (Tracy), Carin Adermann (Dean), Dr. Jeff Yonker, Ellyn Turnipseed, 10 great grandchildren: Meredith Pitkin (Colton), Andrea Garcia (Nick), Bethany Roubion (Jett Hankamer), Rebecca Miller, Jake Miller, Aimee Roubion, Courtney Roubion, Wilson Roubion, Ryan Roubion and Weston Roubion. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews and other extended family.
Weldon and Dorothy Lee Wilson married on July 26, 1937, his 21st birthday. He was a graduate of Baylor University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and pastored several churches in Texas before beginning a long career as a hospital chaplain. In 1954 he became Director of Missions for Galveston Baptist Association and the first chaplain of any denomination at University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, that position jointly funded by GBA and the Baptist General Convention of Texas. In 1960 he became Chaplain and Head of the Religion Department at Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas, a position he held until his retirement in 1985. He continued helping at the hospital on a part-time basis for several more years and served as pastoral care interim at First Baptist Church, Beaumont, for about a year during that time frame. He is loved and held in deep respect by all to whom he ministered during his lifetime.
In 1989, Weldon and Dorothy moved to Clear Lake and joined Nassau Bay Baptist Church where his memorial service will be held Tuesday, July 16, 10:00 am with Graveside service in Huntsville TX at 3:00 pm. Visitation will be at Crowder Funeral Home, 1645 Main St, League City Monday, July 15, 6:00-8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Sanctuary Building Fund of Nassau Bay Baptist Church, 18131 Nassau Bay Dr, Houston TX 77058.

Published by Houston Chronicle on Jul. 14, 2013.
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Brother Langley was a man like no other. His life was such a reflection of the Christ like man, that his influence was of great ijmpact on my life. Love you Chaplin.
Zne Bledsoe

August 15, 2014

Weldon Langley was a quiet giant at SEBaptist Hospital. I worked in surgery and watched proud doctors who had no use for "religion" cave as they were losing a patient and called for "that chaplain" who came and provided strength and hope for families -- and those same docs. He was a stalwart for my dad, Bonnie Bee Westbrook and a model for me in ministry.

Tom Westbrook

July 22, 2013

Brother Langley was a true servant of God. He lived to minister to people. We had the privilege to have this dear man preside over the funerals of both of my grandparents, Mack and Beatrice McKinney. They were childhood friends and so close throughout the years. Brother Langley always had the right words to say for the occasion. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. My thoughts and prayers go to Dorothy Lee, Ann, and his family. God bless you for your many years of service to God and others. So blessed to have known you. Rest in peace.

Kim Ivy

July 16, 2013

God be with you, Dorothy and Ann. Wish we could be there.

L B & Debbie Little

July 16, 2013

Mrs. Langley, Ann, and Family,
Our prayers are with you.
But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint. (Isaiah 40:31 NLT)

Karen Davis

July 16, 2013

Bro. Langley was a very special person to me, as well as to my family, during his years in Beaumont. He was there for us as a hospital chaplain and as a member of FBC. A dear servant of our Lord! My thoughts and prayers to all of the family during this time.

Terry Neel

July 15, 2013

My earliest memory of Brother Langley is shanking hands after church service at league City First Baptist at age 3 or 4. He was a dear friend and pastor to my entire family. His faithful service through Christ Jesus was a true blessing to all the lives he touched. What a joy to be one of those his life touched.

David Barger

July 15, 2013

What a privilege it was to be under this wonderful man's teaching in years past. But mostly, he was just a loving, sweet, funny gentleman who exemplified Christ's love to everyone - one of God's best on this earth. He will have plenty of crowns to put at Jesus' feet!

Linda Willman

July 14, 2013

Brother Langley was family to my family in Beaumont, Texas at Baptist Hospital. He married my sister and her husband, presided at my mother and dad's funeral. He will always have a place in my heart, as I also worked at Baptist and attended our chapel service where he presided. The man has served our Lord and brought peace and love to so many. Thank you to the family that shared him so generously to others. My prayers remain with you at this difficult time.

Eileen Strang Tindall

July 14, 2013

He was special to hundreds of people who will miss him and his stories. We are so proud to be able to call him our friend. What a shining example he was to his grandchildren and family. Surely God will say "Well done ... Weldon."

Jim Hess

July 14, 2013

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