Benjamin "Ben" Lang

1980 - 2010

BORN

1980

DIED

2010

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Benjamin Lang Obituary

Benjamin "Ben" Mitchell Lang, 29, our beloved son, surrounded by all his loved ones, passed away and went to be with his precious Lord and Savior on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, after a courageous battle with stomach cancer.
Service: 2 p.m. Thursday at North Side Baptist Church with the Rev. Danny Grisso officiating and the eulogy given by Philip Hobson. Interment: Greenwood Community Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Galbreaith-Pickard Funeral Chapel.
Memorials: The family requests donations to Shady Grove Baptist Church Building Fund, 2470 W. Lambert Road, Weatherford, Texas 76088.
Ben was born Feb. 11, 1980, in Weatherford to Alvin "Butch" and Donna Lang. He graduated from Weatherford High School in 1998 and attended Weatherford College. Ben was employed by Hobson Air Conditioning/Comfort Experts since 1998, doing lawn and maintenance. He loved sports and fishing, and being surrounded by all his family and many friends.
He attended Shady Grove Baptist Church. Ben will be missed greatly by his family and friends.
Ben was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Alfred Tillery.
Survivors: Loving parents, Alvin and Donna Lang; sister, Misty Holder; nieces, Chelsea and Cala Holder; grandparents, Jerry and Gloria Lang and Maurice Tillery Galbreath of Weatherford; uncle, Eddie Doster and wife, Lottie; aunt, Debra Lang McCoy and husband, Darrel McCoy; cousins, Pamela, Dottie and Utah Doster, Mark and Patrick McCoy; his special cancer dog, Nellie; and numerous extended family and friends.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Feb. 9, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Benjamin Lang

3 Entries

Mario Balderas

February 23, 2010

My most heartfelt condolences go out to all of Ben's family and friends. I had the pleasure of knowing Ben for quite some time and am extremely saddened to hear of his passing . May the good Lord take wonderful care of him now and forever.

Carolyn Morris

February 9, 2010

No words can begin to express how Ben touched our lives. I will never forget his smile and the sparkle in his eyes or the love he has for his family and friends. Ben showed us his faith, strength, courage, and compassion during the last six months he was with us here on earth. He will be watching over his family from his new home as his family watched over him. May God be with Bens' family, our dear friends, as they grieve for Ben. This is a journey no one is prepared to take, there will be many bumpy roads ahead. But with ya'lls faith and strength, and knowing your family and friends love ya'll, you will survive this. Know we are here for ya'll and our prayers continue.

Love and Prayers

Carolyn Morris

February 9, 2010

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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