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Coach Bobby E. Lang

05/17/1934 - 01/06/2022

Obituary For Coach Bobby E. Lang

Coach Bobby E. Lang

Tallahassee - Coach Bobby E. Lang 87, died Thursday, January 6, 2022.

Due to the Covid 19, there will be a PRIVATE / INVITATION ONLY service at 11 A.M. Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church with burial at Tallahassee Memory Gardens.

Viewing will be Friday, January 14, 2022 from 10 AM to 3 PM at Strong & Jones Funeral Home, following by viewing from 4 PM to 7 PM at the AL Lawson Center (FAMU Campus), 1800 Wahnish Way.

Service will be livestream via youtube at https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MW1eqJY3ol.

His altruistic life will forever be cherished in the lives of his family and his Loving and devoted wife of 65 years, Gladys C. Lang; three children, Angela L. Ward, Ronald E. Lang (Beaulah) and Marlott V. Lang (Sheree); one brother, Calvin Lang (Johnie Mae); six grandchildren, Landon Lang, James Ward, Brent Lang (Cassie), Ayla Blevins (Kelvin Jr.), Brian Lang and Morgan Lang; three great grandchildren, Kelvin Blevins III, Lyle Lang and Lyric Lang; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Coach Bobby E. Lang Scholarship Fund has been established at the FAMU Foundation to support the Track & Field Program. Family and friends may make gifts payable to the:

FAMU Foundation

C/o Coach Bobby E. Lang

Scholarship Fund, #2442

625 East Tennessee Street, Suite 100

Tallahassee, FL 32308

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Dear Gladys, May you and your family find peace in all of the wonderful memories of the wonderful human being, Bobby E. Lang.

Connie Reshard, Washington, DC

Today, I learned that this blessed man had gone yo be with the Father God! My heart hurts knowing that I was not aware of his homegoing! I was so blessed to have known this gentleman. He invited me into his family when I was a student at FAMU! I was so blessed as he became my uncle by marriage. Life go forth and time goes forward I have not had contact for many years! Yet, to hear he is no longer here is painful ! I send love and my condolences to Glady, Angela and Ronnie and the family. I am sorry that I was not there to celebrate his Homegoing Celebration! But, today I send love and God's blessing from my heart! You are in my heart! 🤗❤️🙏🏾

Angela my prayers are with you and your family. Trevita Washington Willis

Our deepest condolences to the Lang family on the passing of Coach Lang, a true LEGEND. His Legacy will be remembered forever and will continue to be passed on. His coaching, teaching, mentoring and life lessons will never depart for he has touched so many lives including my husband and I. Coach and Dr. Lang knew my family and I grew up knowing them. I attended NYSP, worked NYSP, took his Health class and finally got the greatest opportunity of all, to run on "HIS" FAMU track team. He loved, taught, mentored and coached unconditionally. He had a heart of gold with his radiant smile and contagious laugh. Thank you for sharing with us. Rest in Peace my dearest Coach Lang for whom I affectionately know as the true "GOAT." I LOVE YOU! Diane Reddick-Grey

Our deepest condolences to the Lang family on the passing of Coach Lang, a true LEGEND. His Legacy will be remembered forever and will continue to be passed on. His coaching, teaching, mentoring and life lessons will never depart for he has touched so many lives including my husband and I. Coach and Dr. Lang knew my family and I grew up knowing them. I attended NYSP, worked NYSP, took his Health class and finally got the greatest opportunity of all, to run on "HIS" FAMU track team. He loved, taught, mentored and coached unconditionally. He had a heart of gold with his radiant smile and contagious laugh. Thank you for sharing with us. Rest in Peace my dearest Coach Lang for whom I affectionately know as the true "GOAT." I LOVE YOU! Diane Reddick-Grey

Angela and Dr. Lang, I express my deepest condolences during this time of bereavement. May God's richest blessings be bestowed upon your entire family is my prayer. Claretha Barnes Florence FAMU High School - C/O 1973

Ron, I was sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. I never met him but always heard great things about him. Treasure all of your memories. I'll be praying for you and your family.

Ron, I was sorry to hear about your dad's passing. I never met him but always great things about him. Treasure all of your memories. Praying for you your family. Sherri Clunan

Ron, I was sorry to hear about your dad's passing. I never met him but always heard great things about him. Treasure all the precious moments you had with him. Praying for you and your family. Sherri Clunan

To the Lang Family, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you as you celebrate the legacy of Coach Bobby E. Lang. We offer our deepest condolences during this time of your bereavement.

In sympathy, Mrs. Vertia Rollins and the Rollins, Mount and McGriff Families

To Angela, Mrs. Gladys and family our thoughts and prayers are with you we will continue to share the memories and words of wisdoms. Rest In Peace Love You

Yvonne, KeRon and Khaliah

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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