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Edwin Langford Obituary

CLEWISTON - Edwin Stanley (Shorty) Langford passed away on Feb. 2, 2018 at Palm Terrance of Clewiston. Edwin was born to Stanley Langford and Lillie McIver on Feb. 22, 1944 in Norwich, England.
Edwin worked as a mechanic for U.S. Sugar and was a volunteer for the Clewiston Fire Department for 30+ years. He served as the Assistant Chief for many years.
Edwin is survived by his mother, Lillie Langford of Arcadia; two brothers, James Langford and Donald Langford of Arcadia; two sisters, Faye Broucher and Patricia Langford of Port Charlotte; one son, David (Barbara) Langford, of Clewiston; three daughters, Jackie Hoopes of Clewiston, Yolanda (John) Stoker of Clewiston, Glenda (Rick) Flynn of Clewiston; 11 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Edwin was preceded in death by his father, Stanley Langford; and his sister, Sandra Nipper.
A memorial service will be held on Feb. 22, 2018 at 3 p.m. at Akin Davis Funeral Home.
The family is requesting that donations to the Clewiston Volunteer Fire Department be made in lieu of flowers.
Edwin was strong willed. He enjoyed cooking for his friends and family. He enjoyed camping, fishing, and spending time with his dog Jake.

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Published by Lake Okeechobee News and SouthCentralLife.com on Feb. 22, 2018.

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Dean

February 21, 2018

I would like to express my sympathy to the family for this great loss. May the God who comforts those that mourn sustain you during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1,2

February 20, 2018

My condolences to your family during this difficult time. May the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 comfort your family.

Y S

February 20, 2018

My sincere condolences to the family.
May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes.
(Psalms 116:15)

February 20, 2018

So sorry for your loss. I just wanted to share what I have found encouraging. Isaiah says; " Exultation & rejoicing will be theirs, And grief & sighing will flee away. " Hopefully soon. Sincerely,

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