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Edsel Langdon Obituary
March 20, 1931 – October 31, 2013
Raleigh
Vernon Edsel Langdon, 82, retired farmer and landscaper, died Thursday. Born in Johnston County, he was the son of the late M.V. and Rebon Hargis Langdon. He was a veteran of the Korean War and a former volunteer firefighter.
Edsel loved nature and was an avid outdoorsman. He possessed an impeccable work ethic. Edsel was a man of integrity, honor, courage, loyalty and perseverance. He was a giving, loving, unselfish, friend to all. Edsel Langdon was a man of unwavering faith.
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Sunday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Old Fairground Road, Willow Spring. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Orpha Byrd Langdon; daughter, Debora Langdon Mann and husband, Ray of Raleigh; grandchildren, Kevin Mann and wife, Brandy of Raleigh; Brooke and Blaire Langdon and their mother, Robin Langdon, all of Garner; great-grandchildren, Landon Thomas Mann and Oliver Daniel Mann; sisters, Shirley Almaraz and husband, Jose of Raleigh, Genevieve Garoutte and husband, Dennis and Edith Bunn and husband, Tim, all of Garner; brothers, Harold Langdon and wife, Ina of Willow Spring and John Langdon and wife, Jane of Raleigh.
He was preceded in death by his son, Ty Langdon.
The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 pm Saturday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner and in the fellowship hall at the church following the funeral service.
The family is forever grateful to Dr. Charles Eisenbeis, Dr. Edwin Brown and Dr. John Engemann and the loving, caring providers of 2 West of Wake Med Cary, as well as the staff of The Laurels of Forest Glen for their love and care.
Most importantly, thanks to the men and women who donated their blood to extend his life.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 401 Harrison Oaks Blvd. Cary, NC 27513.
Condolences may be made to bryan-leefuneralhome.com.
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November 5, 2013
Dear Mrs. Orpha, Debbie, and family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Mr. Edsel, and I pray that God will comfort you at this time. Although little can ease your sorrow, I hope you find comfort in knowing that he is with our Lord, who has taken all his sorrows and pain away forevermore. You have been truly blessed to have shared many years of love and joy with your dear husband and father, who was like no one else with his cheerful humility and kindness. Yet what blessings await you when you rejoin him for eternity!
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rhonda Johnson Ray (Dorothy and Archie Johnson's daughter)
Dennis Woolard
November 4, 2013
Sorry we were not able to speak to you at the service yesterday, and what a great service it was. I remember Edsel as a fine man who always took time out to joke with me. I also remember my daddy and him always helping each other. Again, condolences from the entire Woolard family.
November 2, 2013
Orhpha & family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow. May God grant you peace and comfort in the days and weeks ahead.
Betty & Bobby Currin
Benson, NC
November 1, 2013
To all of the family: we will have you all in our thoughts and prayers. Mr. Edsel was a fine man and all loved him. He will be missed. May God be with you all now and in the many days to come. Love, Cleo, Carl and Carla
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