Rev Dennis Matthew Langley
March 28, 1927 ~ September 14, 2010
Services:
A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 11:00 AM in Zion United Methodist Church, Lexington Park, MD with Rev. Kenneth Moore officiating. Interment will follow in St. Luke's cemetery, Scotland, MD.
Visitation:
The Family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 from 10:00 AM- 11:00 AM in Zion United Methodist Church, Lexington Park, MD.
Rev. Dennis Matthew Langley, 83, of Lexington Park, MD passed away September 14, 2010 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, MD. Born March 28, 1927 in Scotland, MD he was the son of the late Richard and Eva Corset Smith. He was the loving husband of Katherine Elizabeth Langley whom he married on March 14, 1949 in St. Inigoes, MD. Rev. Langley is survived by his children; Stanley R. Langley, Dennis Hutcherson and Sandra Holt all of Lexington Park, MD, Stephen Langley of Clinton, MD and JoAnn Beaman of Great Mills, MD. He is also survived by his sister Lucy Barber of Ridge, MD and his brother Oden Smith of Colorado Springs, Co., as well as 15 Grandchildren, 10 Great-Grandchildren and 1 Great-Great Grandchild. Rev. Langley was preceded in death by his brothers; Richard Smith, Sr. Raymond Smith, Albert Smith and John Walter Smith. He was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County and graduated from Jarboeville High School in 1944. Rev. Langley was a truck driver for 32 years at the Navy Exchange Patuxent River, MD., upon retiring in 1982. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 from 10:00 – 11:00 AM in the Zion United Methodist Church, Lexington Park MD, where a funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM with Rev. Kenneth Moore officiating. Interment will follow in St. Luke’s Cemetery, Scotland, MD. Pallbearers will be Antwan Butler, Joseph Taylor, Willie Lennon, Raymond Smith, Linwood Beaman, Jr., Antony Beaman. Honorary Pallbearers will be Martin Carrole and James K. Briscoe.
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“Stan, our prayers are with you in your time of sorry. We know you loved your dad, but, God loved him best and took him home to rest. He will be greatly missed, but, Ain’t it sweet just to know one day you’ll meet. Our prayers are with you and all of your family. “
“Our prayers are with the family. Sorry for the loss of your loved one.”
“My Prayers are with the Family. Sorry for the loss of your loved one.”
“To the Family, I was saddened to hear of the loss of Mr. Langley. May God Bless you all, all the days of your lives.”
“Sorry to hear of your loss. He was truly a great man of God. He fought a good fight. We will keep the family up lifted in prayer.”
“Ms. Catherine, Stanley & Stevie, I pray that God give you all strength in this time of sorrow. Mr. Dennis was a great christian man and he will be missed by everyone who knew him. May God bless and watch over all of you. Love, Earle and Darrie Graham”
“One thing I do know, I loved you and will miss you dearly. You had my phone number and you would surely use it to call me when you thought something was wrong with “doll baby” (Katherine). Of all the flowers in His garden, you stood out the most and He said, “I’ll take this one”. “
“My prayers goes out to the Family of Mr. Dennis M. Langley. (Psalm 121) I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help, my help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth. Elvetrice Brice(co-worker of Elanine Langley)”
“Granddaddy, you have fought the fight, ran the race and finished your course…well done my good and faithful servant.”We are confident, I say and willing rather to be absent from the body and be present with the Lord”(2 Corin. 5:8). One thing I do know is that you are resting in the arms of the Lord. No more pain or suffering. You will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved you. Daddy and rest of the family, hold on to God’s unchanging hand and allow him to comfort and strengthen you during this sorrowful time. I love you and R.I.P. granddaddy.”
“Mr. Langley was a great servant for the Lord, a mighty warrior for Christ and a steadfast man of God. I miss him already, clapping those large hands of his, when the Word touched his heart, and shouting, “Yep, Yep, help him Holy Ghost”, as encouragement to whoever was ministering that day. The angels are rejoicing along with Mr. Langley, because he gets to praise the Lord all day long. Family be blessed in the knowing that he is with GOD and all is well with his soul. Rest in Peace”
“Stanley,Stephen, I am sorry to hear of your father’s death. All the best to you and your family and may God welcome him into His heavenly reward. Raphael Thompson & family “
“Rev. Langley was a mighty man of God. When he would visit us back when Elder Thomas Moore was in that little country church on Malissa Moore Lane those were wonderful times. Rev. Langley would shout and clap his hands,”praise the Lord!” He was so kind and loving and he will be missed. Truly this wonderful man is with his Lord. “
“We the Pastor and members of First Missionary Baptist Church extend our prayers to the Langley family. May God bless you with His love, grace, peace and the strength needed for today and the days ahead. “
“Ms. Katherine, Stanley, Meka and Shayla, May you find comfort from the Great Comforter. We pray for your strength and your peace. Mr. Dennis will be missed.”
“To the Langley Family, We can all rejoice in knowing that Bro. Dennis is with the Lord. He was a true believer. He was a man that stood boldly before the Lord and set an example that not many can follow. I will not forget the booming voice, paired with that God fearing, gentle spirit. My prayers are with you.”
“Rev. Dennis Langley was a great man and loved by all.”
“My prayers are with the Family of Mr. Dennis Langley. Mr. Langley was a very humble and wonderful human being. He will be truly missed.”
“You have touched our lives with your deliverance of the word of the Lord, you have inspired us to believe in what is great and I have love and admiration for you as we are family in the eyes of the Lord. My condolences to the family during this time of sorrow. Your voice will always be remembered.”
“My sincere thoughts are with the family. May God bless you.”
“To the family, we were so sorry to hear of Mr. Langley’s death. He was obviously very loved and respected and we know all of you will miss him dearly. You have our deepest sympathy.”