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William Lang Obituary
He was born on March 6, 1937 in Baltimore, Md. Dick loved playing golf, watching sports, sailing and boating, telling jokes and being with friends and family.
Family members include his loving wife, Suzanne Lang; children, Michelle Hocknell (Joel), Tracey Young (John), Terri Ashe (Dick), and Dawn Bremner (Dave); step-children, Krista Porter (Win), Michele Buchanan (David), and John Scudder; sisters, Leslie Bracken and Barbara Haskell (Tom); grandchildren, Jordan Hatmaker, Chase Hatmaker (Elizabeth), Kelly Young, Shannon Young, Madison Hocknell, Casey Hocknell, McKenna Buchanan, Benjamin Buchanan, and Owen Porter; great-grandchild, Camryn Hatmaker; and beloved pet dog and companion, Peller.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Millard T. and Marguerite Lang.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 17, 2011, at Abingdon Episcopal Church, Gloucester, Va.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gloucester Mathews Humane Society, 6722 Sutton Rd., Gloucester, VA 23061; or Boys & Girls Club of the Virginia Peninsula, 11825 Rock Landing Dr., Newport News, VA 23606.
Please visit our online Tribute to www.quinn-shalz.com. Services under the direction and care of Quinn-Shalz, A Family Funeral Home, Jacksonville Beach, Fla. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Beeps and Suzanne with their first great grandchild!
Chase & Elizabeth Hatmaker
January 13, 2011
January 13, 2011
Dear Suzanne and Family,
This is such a loss for our neighborhood. But, his spirit will linger. Love, Toni Thomas and the Hirtenstein Family
Tricia & Steve Orenstein
January 13, 2011
Suzanne & family, Our deepest sympathy in the loss of Dick. He was a wonderful man who never met a stranger and tried to live life to its fullest. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
Brenda, Charlie & Chelsea Armistead
January 12, 2011
Suzanne & Family,
I will always remember the 10 years we had working together at State Farm. Dick was a very special, loving person to me. Always greeted you with a smile than a joke right behind that. We had lots of good times while working together and those memories will be with me forever. I am so glad that we got to see him the week before Christmas and I will never forget that last hug. Will definitely miss him coming in to visit! Continuing to keep you all in our prayers. Love to all!
Will miss you lots my friend!!
Brenda Hall Armistead
January 12, 2011
Dick was one of the greatest gentlemen I ever met,always had time for a joke and a smile. I played golf with Dick on many a Friday afternoon. He will be missed very much.To the family my deepest sympathy. Debbie Goens,Stephanie Goens, Chris Goens,Pam,Madision and Patrick Shea and Jerry Goens
Linda Hilling
January 12, 2011
Suzanne & Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your recent loss. I will always remember "Dick" for his comical personality when visiting with him at State Farm many years ago. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. May you find peace and comfort in all of the memories you have.
Dean, Linda (Hall) & Tyler Hilling
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