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Elijah Rinehart Obituary
XENIA — Elijah Lewis Rinehart, 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.
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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!!!
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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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