Jacob Langley Obituary
Jacob Hiram Langley, age 21, tragically entered into eternity on Saturday October 4, 2025.
He is survived by his parents, Frances Marie Godbee (JonTae' Landers) and Samuel Ralph (Katie) Langley; brothers, Zachary Langley, Dominique Jones, Tyris Latimer, Keaton Toole, Zaydan Latimer; sister, Desiree Stevens; maternal grandparents, Michelle Godbee and Kevin Jones; paternal grandparents, Ralph and Doris Langley; aunts, Alyssa and Hannah Clem, Beatrice and Jonathan Elam, Crystal Langley, Dana Langley; Uncle, K3vo Jones; girlfriend, Ariona Kinard; cousins, Kehlani and Kassina Elam; god-sisters, Breya Arthurs, Miya Thomas, Kaliya Hicks; best friends (like brothers) Richard Brady, Drew Wern, David Nkhazi; god-brother, Anthony Hicks, Jr.; god-parents, Brenda and Anthony Hicks; and his "fur children", his dog "Madi" and his cat, "Apple".
He is preceded in death by his aunts, Tammy Langley, Rose Godbee and Uncle Johnathan Godbee.
Jacob was affectionately known as "unapologetic Jacob", as he lived is life to the fullest. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and tractors. He loved his 1991 GMC Sonoma, and enjoyed making and listening to music. Above all, he loved spending time with family and friends. Jacob will be deeply missed by all whose lives he had an impact on.
The family will receive friends on Saturday evening, October 11, 2025 from 4-6pm at Jackson Memorial Funeral Home in Graniteville. A celebration of life service will be scheduled as a later date.
Jackson Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with these arrangements.
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