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Russell Lee Langley

August 28, 1938 ~ December 18, 2011

Russell Lee Langley, Jr. born August 28, 1938 passed away Sunday, December 18, 2011. Russell was preceded in death by his parents, Russell Lee Langley and Thelma Lindsey Langley and sister Naomi Langley. Russell was owner and operator of the family business Langley's Auto Sales at 401 W. Thomas Street in Rocky Mount for over 55 years. Russell was an avid bowler and a member of the Rocky Mount Bowling Hall of Fame. He leaves behind his loving wife of 53 years, Carolyn Robbins Langley; his son, Allen Langley and wife LaRee; his daughter, Gina Alford and husband Travis; six grandchildren, Janice Davenport and husband Shannon, Melvin Langley and wife Cheryl, Amanda Christman and husband Chet, Johnathan Langley and wife Alicia, Brittany Alford and Tiffany Alford; and seven great-grandchildren, AJ, CJ, Dustin, Trace, Cole, Grace and Cale. Other loving family members include his sister, Dolly Joyner and husband Arnold, brothers, Donald Ray Langley and wife Shelia and Ralph Langley; one brother-in law and two sisters-in law, their spouses; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation with the family is from 6:30pm - 8:30pm on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, and other times at the home. Funeral Services are being held at 2:00pm Wednesday, December 21, 2011 in the chapel at Wheeler and Woodlief with burial immediately following at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Tuesday 12/20, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Service Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Wednesday 12/21, 2:00 pm Cemetery Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804

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  1. LaRee and Family Sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. God bless each of you. Beth Massengale (Hardee’s Family)

  2. Bro. Allen – We are praying for you and your family continually. God’s grace is sufficient, His comfort is never ending, His time is always right. We love you and are here for you in support and friendship. The Stanley Family

  3. Johnathan and Alicia, we love you and are praying for you. We completely understand how you feel. We have been where you are.

  4. Carolyn, Very sorry to hear of Russell’s passing. May you have peace which passes understanding during this time. ~Drew & Lorrie Carpenter


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