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Elijah RINEHART Obituary


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RINEHART, Elijah Lewis age 59, of Xenia, Ohio passed away Sunday, February 23, 2014 at Greene Memorial Hospital. He was born May 14, 1954 in Pickens County, Alabama, to the late Johnnie L Lang. Lewis was a graduate of Xenia High School class of 1972 and attended Central State University for two years. After one tour in the Army, he made his home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he was a truck driver and had other jobs. In December 2008, Lewis returned to Xenia with his mother who was recovering from a stroke. A member of United A.M.E. Church, he attended bible study on a regular basis. He was a member of the Sanctuary Choir and Mighty Men's Chorus. Lewis enjoyed singing and praising the Lord. Lewis was proceeded in death by his mother, Johnnie Lee Lang; grandparents, John W. Lang, Sr. and Annie L. Lang, two uncles, John W. Lang Jr. and Rich E. Lang. He leaves to cherish his memories, aunt and uncle, Lula L. Lang-Jeter (James) of Arlington, Virginia; aunt, Lucy B. Lang of Yellow Springs, Ohio; cousins, Gerald Leslie Lang (Mary) of Charlotte, North Carolina, Darwin Wayne Lang of Xenia, Ohio and Dr. Sandra Lang of Terre Haute, Indiana and other friends and relatives. Service for Elijah Rinehart will be Saturday March 1, 2014 at United A.M.E. Church 283 East Church Street Xenia, Ohio. Visitation will be 3:30 pm until time of service which will be at 4:30 pm with Reverend Dr. John E. Freeman officiating. Interment will be held on Monday March 3, 2014 10:00AM at Valley View Memorial Garden Xenia, Ohio. Arrangements entrusted to Porter-Qualls-Dunlap Funeral Home.

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Mar. 1, 2014.

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Ryan Underwood

March 11, 2014

Rest in peace Elijah.

peggathee gwen l

March 7, 2014

reallynice person to talk to allways smile miss him much

Jill Waterman

March 3, 2014

Home at last Lewis, rest in peace!

Karen Massie

March 2, 2014

My singing buddy with a clear high tenor voice, my dancing partner and guy who kept us all laughing. Praying for Darwin and family. Love and miss my little brother Lewis. RIP!!!

rhuben banks

March 1, 2014

You will be missed, rest in peace.

Janet Billingsley-Tucker

March 1, 2014

We will miss you classmate and friend
Janet Billingsley Tucker

Robert K. Johnson

March 1, 2014

Rest in Peace Lewis!

Diedre Garner

February 28, 2014

My sincere prayers and thoughts are with the family. Lewis and I were classmates from the days of Lucinda Cook Elementary and Xenia High. Rest in peace dear friend.

Adrianne Thomas

February 28, 2014

Lewis you were always my friend. A lot of memories will forever be cherished. RIP my friend. My prayers go out to the family. He was a wonderful person. I am glad I am one of those who knew him and passed through his life. My deepest sympathy.

February 28, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with all of the Lang family in your hour of sorrow. Be at peace, Lewis is resting in the safety of our Savior's arms.
Rev. Terri Marshall

February 28, 2014

May the Lord bless and comfort the family ,RIP neighbor

Danny Rowr

judith Corbett

February 28, 2014

SAD NEWS. Wish my classmate peace and sweet relief. I have good memories of Lewis indeed.

Jermaine Edmondson

February 28, 2014

Sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.

gingrer galloway

February 28, 2014

May the cherished memories of Lewis bring you comfort now and in the days ahead. God bless.

ginger galloway

February 28, 2014

May the cherished memories of Lewis bring you comfort now and in the days to come. God Bless

Catherine Samuels

February 28, 2014

Rest in peace Lewis

Judy Savage Williams

February 28, 2014

Remembering Louis with a warm smile and a beautiful singing voice. Our heartfelt condolences to the family during your time of sorrow. God is your comforter. Peace and Joy, Pastor and Mrs. Kary Williams Jr., St James AME Church

February 28, 2014

He was a pleasure to know. We had great times as kids n Xenia. He will be remembered.....

Dan Scrivens
Huntsville, AL

February 27, 2014

Lewis and I went to school together from the 3rd grade on. R.I.P. Lewis~

Karen Davis

February 27, 2014

Condolences and prayers to the FAMILY of ELIJAH LEWIS RINEHART.

Waymond & Mary Bryant

February 26, 2014

You are in our prayers. As days go by, try to remember the joyous fun times you shared.

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