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Bryant Langston Obituary

LANGSTON Bryant E. Langston departed this life on Saturday, August 16, 2008. Age 17. Son of Diane Langston and Bryant Jefferson. Grandson of the late Sammie and Juanita Langston, Lucy Bell and Percy Jefferson. Devoted companion of Kelly Bush. Step-father of Ikeeve and Akeelah Bush. Brother of Maurice Langston and Delisa Winfrey. Nephew of Janice McDonald of Quitman, MS, Jerome and Kenneth Langston, James McDonald of Quitman, MS and the late Mitchell Langston. Uncle of Ahliyah Winford. Also survived by cousins and other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, employees and saff of Tower Automotive, Howard Industries (Quitman, MS), Walgreens and Rouses are invited to attend the Visitation on Saturday, August 23, 2008 at Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home, 2120 Jackson Avenue from 8:00 am until 10:00 am. Followed by Funeral Services at 10:00 am. Rev. Joseph Walker (Second Highway B.C. -Marrero, LA), Officiating. Interment Resthaven Memorial Park. No Wake. You may sign the guest book on nola.com/obits. GERTRUDE GEDDES WILLIS FUNERAL HOME INC. in charge.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Aug. 22, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
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RE_RE

September 12, 2008

God makes no mistakes Bryant was a special sweet person in his own little way. May he forever rest in peace.

TUDDIE (DIMITRI),DEBRA RAILEY

August 29, 2008

sending love and prayers in your time of need..

Marie Hickerson

August 28, 2008

"Let not your heart be trouble, believe in god as he believe in you"
JOHN 14:1 *I use to stay next door to you guys on Constance Street*.

The Twins(McMain '06)

August 26, 2008

R.I.P Bryant. We will truely miss your "lil short self." Condoleces to Bryant's family.

demond gallin

August 25, 2008

R I P bryant

shelia johnson

August 25, 2008

cousin diane may god be with you in the family love alway

W Smith

August 25, 2008

Diane, you and your family are in our prayers. I am very sorry in your lost. Deannie

Jade Thomas

August 24, 2008

Ms. Diane,
I've known yall all my life. I cryed so much when I heard what happened. You know you already have our condolences. I miss him so much. He was such a crazy friend. Now I can't believe it's over. I love yall & God Bless U!

August 23, 2008

Prayer: Lord God, you are my refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Strengthen me according to your word. Hang on in there don't give up keep the faith.

With Love,

Eva Gallin and Family

Monique

August 23, 2008

Diane you and your family are in my prayers.

MARUICE PAYNE

August 23, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

THE GRANGER FAMILY

August 23, 2008

LANGSTON FAMILY,
WE, THE GRANGER FAMILY GIVE OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES AS YOU GRIEVE YOUR LOSS. KNOW THAT HE IS NOW IN HEAVEN AMONG THE STARS, MOON AND THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SUN AS HE SHINES ALONGSIDE OF IT.

Bo & Linda Deverney

August 23, 2008

Diane;

Thinking of You, during this difficult time of sadness may you find comfort in the synpathy expressed by your frends and loved ones.

Sorry we are unable to be there with you

August 23, 2008

May you R.I.P. Little cousin.

August 23, 2008

MS. DIANE
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS BRYANT WILL FOREVER BE IN OUR HEARTS. IM KEEPING YOUR FAMILY IN MY PRAYERS...
LOVE ALWAYS: SHATONDRA & FAMILY...

KEYOLA, CYNTHIA, + SABYRE HOLMES

August 23, 2008

DIANA,
MAY OUR PRAYERS BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. YOU HAVE OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY. LOVE YOU THE HOLMES FAMILY.

Donyell Porter

August 23, 2008

Bryan I'm truly going 2 miss you.
I wish you family the best and I
hope all your dreams come true in heaven. Still thinking about the day I met you at Prep dance and the times you use 2 pass round my school, Xavier prep.
with love,
as you called me "Slim"
Peaches

Darrell Fuller

August 22, 2008

Hey mrs.Diane my prayers are wit u and da family lil bee gone be in my heart and mind forever.RIP BEE (rece hold ya head up homie)

Darrell Fuller

August 22, 2008

Hey mrs.Diane my prayers are wit u and da family lil bee gone be in my heart and mind forever.RIP BEE (rece hold ya head up homie)

maudie carter

August 22, 2008

DIANE, MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. WE HAVE A BOND DUE TO KATRINA, AND I KNOW THIS TO WILL PASS. BRYANT WAS A GOOD PERSON, SO TAKE COMFORT IN THAT AND ALWAYS PRAY.

THE STEVENSON FAMILY

August 22, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

August 22, 2008

DO NOT STAND BY MY GRAVE AND WEEP

DON'T STAND AT MY GRAVE AND WEEP. I AM NOT THERE I DO NOT SLEEP. I AM A THOUSAND WINDS THAT BLOW, I AM THE DIAMOND GLINTS ON SNOW. I AM THE SUNLIGHT ON RIPPENED GRAIN, I AM THE GENTLE AUTUMN RAIN. WHEN YOU AWAKEN IN THE MORNING HUSH, I AM THE SWIFT UPLIFTING RUSH OF QUIET BIRDS IN CIRCLED FLIGHT I AM THE SOFT STARS THAT SHINE AT NIGHT. DON'T STAND AT MY GRAVE AND CRY. I AM NOT THERE, I DID NOT DIE!

August 22, 2008

SILENT TEARS
EACH NIGHT WE SHED A SILENT TEAR, AS WE SPEAK 2 U IN PRAYER. TO LET U KNOW WE LOVE U AND JUST HOW MUCH WE CARE. TAKE OUR MILLION TEARDROPS WRAP THEM UP IN LOVE THEN ASK THE WIND TO CARRY THEM TO U IN HEAVEN ABOVE.

Michele Baker

August 22, 2008

Dear Diane,
Earth has no sorrow that "Heaven" cannot heal. My God how time has flown by I could still see him running around McDonough #7.

Love, Mrs. Baker

Irene O. Johnson and Family (Laurel Street)

August 22, 2008

Diane,
May God bless you and your family during this time and always. Keeping you in prayer.

CHRIS YOUNG

August 22, 2008

MY PRAYERS IS WITH THE FAMILY AT THIS TIME

TROYLYN JEFFERSON

August 22, 2008

TO DIANE AND FAMILY CONTINUE TO KEEP CHRIST IN YOUR LIVES AND MAY GOD KEEP YOU SAFE IN HIS CARE YOUR NOT ALONE LANGSTON FAMILY YOU'VE GOT JESUS I LOVE YOU ALL AND YOUR IN MY PRAYERS LOVE TROYLYN, ALFRED, CIEANE ALLAINA AND CHINA JEFFERSON

CHRIS YOUNG

August 22, 2008

EVEN THOUGH I COULD'NT BE THERE TO ATTEND THE FUNERAL BUT YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART AND I WILL KEEP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN MY PRAYERS U IN A BETTER PLACE.

Antoinette,Corey,Audrey,Bruce and Family

August 22, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

NELL

August 22, 2008

DIANE, MAURICE AND FAMILY,
MY HEART ACHES FOR YOU BECAUSE I TOO HAVE LOST. I WILL KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYERS.

August 22, 2008

My Prayers are with the Family.
Cohen High School (Family Resource Center)

True Vine Baptist Church Rev. Donald C. Jeanjacque Sr.

August 22, 2008

Prayer changes all things be strong in the LORD he will bring u thur this pray and pray without ceasing!


True Vine Baptist Church
Rev. Donald C.Jeanjacque Sr.

Jefferson family

August 22, 2008

Blessings and greetings to the
Langston family earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal, you all are in prayers and thoughts.

Percy & Tracy Jefferson III
Be Blessed!

Jimmie Scott

August 22, 2008

JUST WALK IN THE SUNLIGHT.

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