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Dillon Langston Obituary

Dillon Langston, 74, of St. Augustine, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Jan. 24, at the Bailey Family Center for Caring. He was born in Bedford, Ohio, and had resided in St. Augustine since 1953, moving here from San Francisco, Calif. He owned and operated Langston Dump Truck Services for many years in St. Augustine until his retirement. He was a member of Elks Lodge 829 and First United Methodist Church.

Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014, at St. Johns Family Funeral Home, with Pastor Pat Turner-Sharpton officiating. The family would like to thank Dr. William Foody, Dr. Keith Justice and the staff of the Bailey Center for the loving care and compassion given to Dillon during his illness. Flowers are gratefully declined and those wishing may make a contribution in his memory to the Bailey Family Center for Caring.

He is survived by his wife, Virginia Langston; two daughters, Jeanie Schaffer (Ronnie) and Karen Anderson (Jim), both of St. Augustine; one sister; four grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by St. Augustine Record on Jan. 28, 2014.

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Sunshine

April 25, 2025

I miss you grandaddy

Carolyn Barnes Salem

February 1, 2014

Dear Virginia and Family,
My thoughts and prayers go to you. Dillon was such a kind and loving person, and I know you will always treasure all the memories.
My love to you,

January 30, 2014

Virginia, Lynda and I will say prayers for you and your family at this time of your sorrow. Please know that yo are in our thoughts and prayers. David & Lynda Halstead

Francesca Pamies Stevens

January 30, 2014

Aunt Virginia, I am so sorry you and Uncle Dillion played a MAJOR part in all my childhood memories ones I have told and taught my kids through the years you were with mama her last night on this planet and mean the world to me. It is taking a chunk out of my heart with Uncle Dillion's (rather Aunt Dillion as I always called him)Passing. He will be truely missed. Now you Karen and Jeanie will have the best angel on your shoulder. We love you so much

Kathy Nielsen

January 29, 2014

Virginia - You are in my thoughts and my heart goes out to you in this sad time. Hold tight to the wonderful memories you made together - they will comfort you.

EJ Hobbs

January 29, 2014

To Virginia and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and my prayers. God Bless you.

Vicky Pringle

January 29, 2014

Dearest Virginia & Family I am so sorry for your loss. I pray for your comfort.

Elizabeth DeGrande

January 28, 2014

I'm so sorry for your loss! I will keep you and your family in my prayers. May God be with you in your time of need.

Rita Tart Segui

January 28, 2014

Virginia, I am so saddened to read of Dillon's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Ronald and Dale Mitchell

January 28, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you

Connie & Ronnie McDaniel

January 28, 2014

You are in our thoughts and prayers. Dillon was a wonderful man and he will be missed greatly by his family and friends.

Rhonda Serra

January 28, 2014

Mrs. Langston, Jeannie and Karen,
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Lots of great memories of your family from our days at Crookshank and Girl Scouts.

Tami Register

January 28, 2014

Love and prayers to you and your family, Mrs Virginia... love ya !!!

January 28, 2014

Virginia so sorry to hear the sad news.
With prayers
Reid & Thelma

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