## Narrative Summary of the Obituary

James Marvin Langston, 76, died on 14 Apr 1964 at Veterans Hospital in Fayetteville. He was a retired farmer, native of Lenoir County, and resided in Harnett County since 1935. He was an honorary deacon of Union Methodist Church and a World War I veteran.

## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services

No funeral or burial details were provided in the transcript.

## Transcript

James Marvin Langston

18 FEB 1888 - 14 APR 1964
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JAMES M. LANGSTON 

LILLINGTON - James Marvin Langston, 76, died in the Veterans Hospital in Fayetteville Tuesday [14 April 1964]. He was a retired farmer, and was a native of Lenoir County. He had resided in Harnett County since 1935. He was an honorary deacon of the Union Methodist Church and a former teacher of the Adult Sunday School Class. He was a life member of the Lillington Masonic Lodge No. 302, AF and AM, where he had served as chaplain, and was also a member of the Scottish Rite of Wilmington and Dunn. He was a veteran of World War I and a member of the Ernest Simmons Post, VFW. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Effie Lee Rackley Langston; one daughter, Mrs. Benjamin F. Coleman of Burlington; three sons, J. M. Langston Jr. of Hyattsville, Md., George C. Langston of Rt. 3, Lillington, and Walter E. Langston of Eau Gallie, Fla.; one sister, Mrs. Sherman Odham of Rt. 1, Grifton; and 13 grandchildren.

Raleigh, North Carolina
The News and Observer
15 Apr 1964
Page 18
Obituary for James Marvin LANGSTON

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[Birth: 18 FEB 1888 - Lenoir Co., North Carolina]
[Death: 14 APR 1964 - Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., North Carolina]

## Vital Statistics Summary

| Name:    | James Marvin Langston                          |
|----------|------------------------------------------------|
| Age:     | 76                                             |
| Birth:   | 18 Feb 1888; Lenoir County, North Carolina     |
| Death:   | 14 Apr 1964; Veterans Hospital in Fayetteville |
## Table of Relationships

| Name                       | Relationship         | Residence         |
|----------------------------|----------------------|-------------------|
| James Marvin Langston      | Decedent             | Lillington        |
| Effie Lee Rackley Langston | Wife                 | Not specified     |
| Mrs. Benjamin F. Coleman   | Daughter             | Burlington        |
| J. M. Langston Jr.         | Son                  | Hyattsville, Md.  |
| George C. Langston         | Son                  | Rt. 3, Lillington |
| Walter E. Langston         | Son                  | Eau Gallie, Fla.  |
| Mrs. Sherman Odham         | Sister               | Rt. 1, Grifton    |
## Publication Details

| Newspaper             | Location                | Date          | Page |
|-----------------------|-----------------------  |---------------|------|
| The News and Observer | Raleigh, North Carolina | 15 Apr 1964   | 18   |
## Other Relevant Information

James Marvin Langston was a retired farmer and a native of Lenoir County. He had lived in Harnett County since 1935. He was an honorary deacon of the Union Methodist Church and a former teacher of the Adult Sunday School Class. Langston was a life member of the Lillington Masonic Lodge No. 302, AF and AM, where he had served as chaplain. He was also a member of the Scottish Rite of Wilmington and Dunn. Langston was a veteran of World War I and a member of the Ernest Simmons Post, VFW. He is survived by 13 grandchildren.