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Obituary For Michael Langford

Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Michael Langford will be Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at 12Noon; West Hunter Street Baptist Church, 1040 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. Atlanta, Georgia 30310. Rev. DeWitt T. Smith, Officiating. Interment; Lincoln Cemetery.

A public viewing will be Tuesday, November 30, 2021 from 2:00PM-6:00PM at Willie A. Watkins Historic West End Chapel, 1003 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. Atlanta, Georgia 30310.

Guest Book

My deepest condolences to the family. Sending my love and prayers. Michelle Talbert Lyons

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My deepest sympathy for your loss. I will keep the family in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Cheryl Talbert Sam

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Condolences to the Langford family. Although I did not know Michael well, I've known him for several years and could tell he had that "quiet spirit" about him but with a strong drive for the work he did. Always pleasant and always wanting to be of help to those he served he will be a welcomed angel in heaven! God bless his soul,bless his family and give them peace. Verna Akinpelu

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My sincere condolences to the family of a great guy and even better church member. It was an honor to work with you as you served Mt. Pleasant and the South Atlanta community. You will definitely be missed!

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You all have our heart felt condolences. We are praying for your strength and will be here whenever you need us. We love y'all! "The Sandifer Family ". Tareze, 2-Donnell's and Tia

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You all have our heart felt condolences. We are praying for your strength and will be here whenever you need us. We love y'all! "The Sandifer Family ". Tareze, 2-Donnell's and Tia

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I remembered Michael always greeting me when and where ever he saw me. He would tell me about what he was doing for the Community. His light and spirit will be miss. I will pray for the family. He has enter into his Heavenly rewards. Psalms 23.Prophetess Angela Bowden Jenkins

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My Condolences to the Langford family. Michael was a true man of service who fought tirelessly against injustice and for humanity. He will truly be missed. Tanya Jones

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My Condolences to the family. A truly Great One is gone. May you rest in peace my friend. Langford you did so many things, helped so many people, on so many occasions. Thank you. And thank you for your help and wonderful work. You truly will be missed. c/o '76.

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Michael's life is truly a journey to remember. He left his legacy of love, hardwork, hope, caring and a servant's heart for all. He left a path with footprints we can all follow. Rest in peace with the Master, Michael where your crown awaits you To my friend, Cathy, and the family, please know that you are in our prayers. Viola and Carl McCalla.

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Rest in paradise Michael💜. Job well done! God bless you and thank you for your service to the community. You will be sorely missed. Our prayers are with the Langford Family. Class of 1977 Luther Judson Price High School.

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Hi Arthur Langford you and your entire family have my deepest sympathies. Your father Michael's soul will live in the Hearts of others and in Eternity forever and ever. Absent from the body present with the Lord. R.I.Paradise Mr. Michael Langford, your good works is done here on earth. God has more in store for you at your permanent home in eternity. Continued prayers for family strength. Stay safe and well. Peace be with you all. From: Mrs. Priscilla A. Francis Co-worker Cobb County Superior Court Real Estate Division.

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In loving memory of Michael Langford a true brother and a true friend who we have had the pleasure of knowing for over thirty-five plus years. May your heart and soul find peace and comfort home with the ancestors and however in our minds and hearts as we struggle to advance the cause of the righteous and beloved people of our community on this planet. The struggle continues victory is certain! Rest in power our friend and warrior. Albert A. Mitchell, Esq. & Michele A. Howard-Mitchell

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I am very saddened to hear this news. I have worked with Michael for several years at Westcare and he was always helpful and in my corner . My prayers go out to his family , friends and coworkers 🙏🏻❤️

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The heavens have gained a faithful servant. Rest in love my friend. Praying for your family.

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Condolences to the family . May he rest in peace 🕊

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I meet Michael years ago when I lived in Thomasville Heights, my prayers to the family 🙏🏽🙏🏽 Job well done Michael Langford 🙏🏽🙏🏽

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Mike was a great man, so committed to others. He will be missed. My condolences to the Langford family.

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He has truly been a blessing and a pleasure to be call your friend Michael you and your brother Authur truly showed me what a servant leader looks like, my heart is heavy and I will forever love you. From the time we spent in Dr. Abernathy's office watching he and your brother strategize the next move I really appreciate everything you've poured into me and to your family may God grant you peace that surpasses all understanding May God Bless You .... Min Sharon Johnson Reese 💜

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I met Michael and his late brother Arthur Langford in the early eighties.Rev.Arthur Langford,was a fixture at Rush Memorial Church,which was pastored by the late Civil Rights giant the late Rev.Joe Boone.Additionally,Arthur,would frequent my neighborhood,visiting a neighbor often and sometimes Michael would be with him.Michael,was a fixture at city hall during former Mayor Bill Campbell's administration and he was always on the front line helping "the least of these."He and former councilman Derrick Boazman,would be seen together at Mt.Pleasant Baptist Church as well.He was sent as a Servant,to serve and not to be served. To my former co-worker,Cathy Lindsey,Michael,fought a good fight and he finished his race,he kept the faith,now there is in store for him the crown of righteousness,which the Lord,the righteous Judge will award to him on that day.Keep looking to the hills from which cometh your and your family's strength.Eugene Pitts

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Praying For The Family Elder Ronald Williams

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From Reverend Jacqueline Elaine Williams To Michael Langford 's family I am a believer of the 23rd Psalm. Therefore, I will praise God as indicated in Psalm 149 and Psalmm150. I have been blessed to have you in my life for at least 52 years. My mama loved you as her son. I will continue to praise God in Thanks, Trust, Love,and belief. I thank God for you. Thank you for bringing me my glasses. Thank you for Godliness, devotion from elementary school, LJ Price High School, Morris Brown College. Continue to be my guardian angel.

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There are no words to express all the good that Michael gave to so many. Years ago he taught me how to navigate through community with love and kindness. I'm forever grateful. My life and work is rich because of his love for community and God given ability to share. Rest in power my kind brother, heaven is blessed you have arrived. We will miss you deeply but all better because of you. Peace and love to the Langford family, thank you for sharing Michael! Brenda Cornelius

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Good bye big brother mike !! We love you Stewart family!!

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SENDING LOVE AND PRAYERS FROM YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD PUBLIX #503 CASCADE OUR STAFF WILL MISS YOUR SMILE MAY YOUR FAMILY REMEMBER THE GREAT THINGS YOU ACCOMPLISHED AND WHAT A GREAT MAN YOU WERE BE BLESSED!!!!!

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I am so sorry to hear of Michael's death; the comments from friends and relatives show what a great man that he was. I would like to comfort the family and assure them that they will see Michael again; please turn in your bible and read Acts 24:15, which reads: "There is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous". What is this scripture saying? One day soon, all of our dead loved ones will rise from the grave, no matter if they practiced good or bad. Jehovah God will bring them back to life from the grave to be with us again; but where will this resurrection take place? Please visit jw.org to find the answer to this question.

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My closing, you will make me journal again, Michael. To the family of the walking tall brother, in The Lord, Michael Langford. You thrived such a way that your living matters!!! Family.............God's grace is sufficient for such a time as this. Vanessa Owes, mother Mattie Owens and family The mighty, mighty Wildcats LJ Price High class of 78' Shalom

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Rest In Peace Brother Michael! Your Fellow L.J. Price Wildcat...Tim Godfrey C'77.

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My brother especially after the transition of another. The family of OC Owens, express deep felt love ❤️ agave love, friendship love ❤️ Community giant heartfelt ❤️ Looking after our most vulnerable ❤️ Our elders, sons and daughters, Our children, infants to 0-.....! Y'all can't count the number. The search for the missing and murder children of Atlanta ❤️ God trusts you and your flawless efforts to bring about healing and change. And if that wasn't enough, i saw how you moved, with a beautiful helper Alyson, a childhood friend and love. How blessed and privileged to behold with my very own eyes the respect, care, move's of such a couple. Only god knows that our last conversation was about how my mother and your beloved mother ate sweet potatoes, every day🤗. I won't ever forget that. And thanks for sending a trusted friend to deliver an envelope and picked up a large brown bag of sweet potatoes for your mother. Trust Michael i will keep them coming. I offer peace and blessings and your beautiful beautiful family. Sleep on my brother and friend, until we celebrate again. Shalom

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My condolences to the family of Michael Langford may he rest in peace 🙏

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Mike I met you for a 15 min. interview on a Saturday at City Hall where I reported the following Monday as your Assistant in the Mayor's Office of Community Affairs. This began my extraordinary career where you then moved me to the Mayor's Suite for a promotion as an Executive Assistant in the Chief of Staff's Office. I learned so much from working with you where you taught me the importance and beauty of serving our constituents in our beloved Atlanta. It was my honor and such a joy for me. You were a giant when it came to serving the community throughout the City. My heart is heavy and you will be sorely missed. My thoughts and prayers to Mikey, Arthur, Gloria Tracey and the entire Langford Family and friends. "Earth has no sorrow, that Heaven cannot Heal". Rest in Peace. - Patricia (Pat) Vaughn and Family

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What a wonderful way to live, and all of the great testimony spoken about Mr. Lankford!!! He worked nonstop for the good of God. What a great example he leaves all of us with. Let us work together in peace and harmony in Jesus name!!!

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Rest easy...Love Victor and Kimberly Freeman

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Condolences to his family and to his classmates From: L.J.Price High Class if 1975 You will be miss Rest In Paradise My Friend ❤🌹❤🌹❤🌹❤🌹❤🌹

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My condolences to the family and friends you will be missed 🙏🙏

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My condolences to the family ...Michael Langford my friend a man.of humility..conviction.. character and courage you will be miss my brother may you rest in peace God bless Reverend Ricky Usher.😇

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Rest well Mixhael. It was a pleasure knowing and being a friend. I'm still shocked.

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As a member of Mike's Bi-Centennial Class of 1976 of Luther Judson Price High School,I want to extend my most sincere condolences to his family, friends and loved ones during this most difficult time. Mike was a leader in high school, so we knew early on that he would go on to do great things. Some of us thought he would go into politics, but God had a greater calling on his life that included community work particularly with young people. Thus the creation of the United Youth Adult Conference. Mike had a passion for making sure our youth we're on the pathway to success. He didn't just talk the talk but he walked the walk. Once his work was complete, the Lord saw fit to call him home. So I say farewell and well done good and faithful servant! You have been faithful over a few things and God made you ruler over many. You've left a huge legacy of service behind. Now it's up to us to keep running. Thank you for showing us your whole life what service looks like. Godspeed to you dear Wildcat and fellow classmate!!

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A Giant among men . A quiet storm and a change maker. His legacy is being felt world wide. It has been indeed an honor to serve with this Servant Leader. Heaven is smiling and I am at peace because I know he is seated on the right side of the heavenly throne. Darrell J. Boazman

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Condolences to the family,friends,and the WORLD. God blessed us ALL with this servant. May he Rest in Power & his legacy live forever.

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Michael was a giant of man with a gentle disposition and great conviction. Our friendship spanned over four decades where we were frequent allies. May his work and compassion long be remembered. Greg Pridgeon

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This great man of faith, courage and service will be sorely missed... Family just know that God will never leave you or forsake you!!! I pray his legacy will live on forever and we all will pick up the torch and move forward not backward toward finishing what he loved so much...helping others and making a difference... With Deepest Sympathy!!! Willene James and Family

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♥️💔♥️💔♥️💔♥️💔♥️💔♥️💔♥️💔♥️💔♥️ Our Daddy's Godson, Our Godsent Brother, My Confidante, My Best Friend, My Motivator, My Encourager‼️Our Brother in the Struggle‼️ That's what u've been to me...Michael found "No Fault in Anybody‼️" Words cannot express the pain in my Heart💔right now‼️ But as the familiar Song of the Titanic goes, We Know in Our Hearts, You Will Live On‼️Our Sincere Prayers go out to ur Sweet Mother Florence, Ur Beautiful Sisters Gloria & Cathy, Ur Precious Sons Arthur & Mikey and their Mom Tracy, UYAC, Westcare, OCA, Ur right-hand buddy Derrick & to Alyson‼️ And ur many other Family & Friends‼️ Gone from Our Presence but Forever in Our Hearts‼️♥️💔♥️💔♥️💔♥️💔♥️💔♥️💔♥️💔♥️💔♥️💔"Sunshine Lewis & The Family of the Late John H. Lewis Sr."🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

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I offer my condolences to the family of my great friend, Michael. One who has truly served the Lord by serving others his entire life now rests. My high school and Sunday school classmate and life-long friend now is resting in heaven. I too will miss Mike. Veronica 'Punkin' Veal Crutches, Price High, Class of '76

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Everyday my aunts and cousins and family would know we would receive a gospel song from way back in the day or an inspiring word from Uncle Michael reminding us of how good God is. He attributed his faith & love of God to his mother and father Florence and Arthur Langford Sr. Thank you God for lending us Uncle Michael just for a little while. 🙏🏿 Because of him we know for sure that God is a compassionate and gracious God, abounding in love and faithfulness🙏🏿

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