Edsel Langdon

Vernon Edsel Langdon, 82, retired farmer and landscaper, died Thursday. Born in Johnston County, he was the son of the late M.V. and Rebon Hargis Langdon. He was a veteran of the Korean War and a former volunteer firefighter. Edsel loved nature and was an avid outdoorsman. He possessed an impeccable work ethic. Edsel was a man of integrity, honor, courage, loyalty and perseverance. He was a giving, loving, unselfish, friend to all. Edsel Langdon was a man of unwavering faith. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Sunday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Old Fairground Road, Willow Spring. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Orpha Byrd Langdon; daughter, Debora Langdon Mann and husband, Ray of Raleigh; grandchildren, Kevin Mann and wife, Brandy of Raleigh; Brooke and Blaire Langdon and their mother, Robin Langdon, all of Garner; great-grandchildren, Landon Thomas Mann and Oliver Daniel Mann; sisters, Shirley Almaraz and husband, Jose of Raleigh, Genevieve Garoutte and husband, Dennis and Edith Bunn and husband, Tim, all of Garner; brothers, Harold Langdon and wife, Ina of Willow Spring and John Langdon and wife, Jane of Raleigh. He was preceded in death by his son, Ty Langdon. The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 pm Saturday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner and in the fellowship hall at the church following the funeral service. The family is forever grateful to Dr. Charles Eisenbeis , Dr. Edwin Brown and Dr. John Engemann and the loving, caring providers of 2 West of Wake Med Cary, as well as the staff of The Laurels of Forest Glen for their love and care. Most importantly, thanks to the men and women who donated their blood to extend his life. Memorial contributions may be made to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 401 Harrison Oaks Blvd. Cary, NC 27513.