Jessie James Langston Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Jessie James Langston, 90, of Tallahassee, passed away on January 13, 2020. He was born in Smith Creek, Florida on January 8, 1930 to parents Audie & Ruth Langston. After graduating high school he joined the United States Air Force 1948-1952 and served in Korea. He received an honorable discharge from the Air Force and returned home to help his parents run their service station. He eventually operated his own Chevron station on Woodward Avenue and continued to excel many years as an automobile mechanic in Tallahassee until retirement. Two of Jessie’s greatest enjoyments in life were hunting & fishing. He took his family on many adventures with him; he loved his family and the times they shared together. As a Christian he truly felt closest to God when surrounded by nature, whether it was on the river, the gulf, the forest or as he traveled. He had quite a wit, and was a wonderful story teller. He had a way of telling stories with such a natural born cadence that it kept his family and friends captivated and delighted just to be listening to him share. Survivors include his wife of 19 years Betty Ketchum Gibbs Langston, daughters Tamara Langston Dickson and husband Mark, and Lisa Gibbs Garrett, daughter-in-law Paula Kelley, brother Gene Langston and wife Marjorie many nieces, nephews, cousins, great nieces & nephews and many dear friends. Predeceased by his children’s mother Louise Durrance Langston and sons Kelwin Langston & Derek Langston. Family will receive friends Monday, January 20, 2020, 10:00 am at the Evergreen Cemetery in Carrabelle, and Funeral Service will begin at 11:00 am with interment to follow. Donations may be made to Big Bend Hospice in Mr. Langston’s memory. 1723 Mahan Center Blvd. Tallahassee 32308 850-878-5310 bigbendhospice.org Skip & Trey Young of Family Funeral Home at Harvey Young Chapel are assisting the family. 850-926-5919 Familyfhc.com

Jessie James Langston

January 8, 1930 - January 13, 2020