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Donn Langfitt Obituary
The Reverend Dr. Donn Keith Langfitt, age 87, died Friday, April 16, 2021, in Fredericksburg, VA surrounded by his wife and family. Born in Charleston, WV in 1933, Donn received degrees from King College in Bristol TN, Union Theological Seminary in Richmond, VA and McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago, IL. Over the course of his nearly 60 year career as a Presbyterian minister, he served pastorates in North Carolina, Virginia and Florida, including more than 10 years at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Staunton. After retiring in 1991, he went on to serve interim pastorates in Maryland, Tennessee and Virginia. Donn loved the challenge of a church in transition, stabilizing the congregation and helping them on the path to lasting ministry. Throughout his career, Donn was known for his humorous and thoughtful sermons.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia and children, Gary Langfitt (Rebecca Bostrom) of Dublin, OH, Rebecca Earhart (Christopher) of Staunton, VA, Dr. Mark Langfitt (Susan) of Easton, MD, Ellen Langevin (Mark) of Oviedo, FL, and David Langfitt (Pamela) of Glen Allen, VA. He is also survived by eight grandchildren Sarah and William (Erin) Earhart, Caitlin Langfitt (Charles King), Benjamin Langevin (Erika Queen), Madeline, Emma, and Matthew Langfitt, and Joshua Langfitt and two great-grandchildren Henry and Eleanor Earhart.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, April 30 at The Presbyterian Church of Fredericksburg, VA with COVID restrictions in place. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Fredericksburg Rescue Squad at 510 William St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, the Covenant Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, 2001 N. Coalter Street, Staunton, VA 24401 or the church of your choice.
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Deb Nester
April 26, 2021
So sorry for your loss.
Jean Turner
April 25, 2021
We were members of Trinity Presbyterian in Herndon, and Donn was pastor there in the early 70s when I was a teenager. My mother was church secretary and so enjoyed working with him. She was also the first woman to be deacon in the church, and he may have had something to do with that. We all adored Donn, such energy, and even as a restless teenager I loved his sermons. So sorry to hear the sad news. He has left wonderful memories.
Jane Bourne
April 25, 2021
To Oatricia and family, My heart mourns with you at the loss of your husband and father. He was a wonderful man and holds a special place in my memories. He was the pastor for our wedding ceremony, the baptism of my first child, and he performed the burial service for my father. He was a welcome addition to our churches 50 Year Anniversary celebrations. I loved his sense of humor and his down to earth wisdom and way of speaking truth. Thank you for sharing him with our congregation at Trinity Presbyterian Church from 1964 to 1971. I pray that you find joy in memories if time spent with him, just as I will; and that you are surrounded by friends and family during this difficult time of letting go. Working fir the Lord (as he did) doesn’t pay well, but the rewards are out if this world.
Mary Duzan Hawley
April 25, 2021
My condolences to the family with your loss and many hopes that you have opportunities to celebrate Rev. Langfitt's life. He was a young minister at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Herndon and was well beloved and remembered by many of us who were in youth groups. He performed my marriage ceremony and I always will remember his words to us. "When you are 80, may you be found standing then as now, hand in hand, looking at the sunset thinking 'Out of all this world, you have chosen me'". What a wonderful way to remind young couples that their love and marriage is a lifelong commitment.
I have no doubt that his later ministries had a great impact on others as well.
May he rest in peace and may God's love bring you comfort.
Rob and Laura Bostrom
April 23, 2021
May God bless your family in this time of sorrow.
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