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Raymond Langley Obituary

RAYMOND D. LANGLEY JUN 26, 1919 - APR 16, 2011 Raymond Donald Langley was born in Oklaunion, Texas, June 26, 1919, and went to be with the Lord April 16, 2011. While deeply missed, his life is celebrated by his wife Betty of nearly 67 years; his three sons Greg and wife Nancy, Dave and wife Ronna, and Paul and wife Paula; his twenty grandchildren: Colleen and husband Eddie, David and wife Heather, Jonathan, Kathryn, Christopher, Nathan, Jeremy, Joel, Jordan, Jared, Jennifer, Justin, Lauren and husband Aaron, Luke, Lynnea, Lael, Livia, Lisbeth, Liliana, and Levi; and three great grandchildren; Aaron, Kylie, Jeremy (due in August). Ray served in the Army Air Corps during WWII in Alaska and at McClellan AF Base in Sacramento. He and Betty were married in 1945 and settled in Sacramento. He began a lengthy career with Sears. In 1968 he moved to Modesto to become the store manager of Sears. In 1976 he took early retirement from Sears and joined the staff at First Baptist Church Modesto in full-time ministry. He also served at First Baptist Church Long Beach, and Monte Vista Chapel in Turlock. Upon retirement from ministry, he worked with his son Dave at Environmental Control. He will be remembered for his loyal friendship, sense of humor, devotion to his wife and family members, and most of all, his love for his Savior and Lord Jesus Christ. A memorial service is planned for Sat., April 30, 11:00 am. at Crosspoint Community Church, 12th & M Sts., Modesto. Friends who wish may make contributions to Crosspoint Community Church or Emanuel Hospice in Turlock. A special thanks to St. Francis Assisted Living in Turlock. www.modbee.com/obituaries

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Published by Modesto Bee from Apr. 22 to Apr. 24, 2011.

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Jim / Joyce TALLEY

May 3, 2011

Our sympathy to Betty and the entire family!
He was very special in our lives!
God Bless!

Jim / Joyce Talley
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Wayne Wristen

May 1, 2011

Paul and Family, so sorry to hear of your loss. May your faith and family help you through this time of need.

John & Barbara Trussler

April 23, 2011

Ray & Betty were a delightful couple. They were full of kindness and loved helping others. We will miss Ray and pray God's richest blessings upon Betty and the family.

Ric & Phyllis Williams

April 22, 2011

Ray will be greatly missed. We have years of wonderful memories of Ray & Betty being our friends and mentors. It is good to know that this is not good-by because we will see him again. We rejoice is that promise from God. What an Easter morning Ray will have! Praise the Lord!

Marie Taylor-Briggs

April 22, 2011

It was years ago that I worked with Mr. Langley at Sears and Roebuck. That's when Sears was downtown on 10th Street. It was my first job (part-time), I was 16 and I was the switchboard operator. I sat right outside of Mr. Langley's office. He truly was the best boss a 16 yr old could have and be mentored by at such a young age. One might think that because he was the "boss", he'd be feared. But not Mr. Langley. When that tall, gentle man walked into the office, he was always soft spoken, kind, professional, understanding, patient, good hearted and insistant that I do my homework in between answering the calls. Throughout my career, it was Mr. Langley's professionalism and work ethic that I looked for in the work environment.

There aren't many people that have left a life long impression on me. However, I have ALWAYS, thought of and credited Mr. Langley with being a major factor in who I am professionally. He led by example and for a then 16 year old young lady, first time in the work environment, I can't say enough of what that truly meant.

To Mr. Langley's family, I offer you my prayers and condolences. You have much to be proud of. He was truly a great man and may he now, rest in sweet heavenly peace.

Jack & Linda Grigsby

April 22, 2011

Ray and God were close he was a Godly man.When we all get to heaven what a wonderful time that will be.

Rosemary Romero

April 22, 2011

I remember Ray very well from SCORE and the Modesto Chamber. He was a wonderful person. He will be missed... Rest in peace Mr. Langley.

Dan and Cathy Erickson

April 22, 2011

The first day we moved to Modesto Ray met with us and helped Dan find a job with Stanislaus Implement. He was a mentor and a Godly man. Blessings on all the family and we know you will have great memories of him.

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